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Summary

The name Bryan has its origins in Old English and is thought to mean 'high' or 'noble'. It has evolved through various historical forms, and is associated with notable figures like Brian Boru. Although it lacks biblical relevance, it has gained popularity since the Middle Ages, maintaining a strong and classic image in modern times.

The name Bryan is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Bryan has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bryan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 649th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 444th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 131st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 49th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 55th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 76th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 222nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4988th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2187th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2594th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6767th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21851st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bryan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.