Bryson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bryson is an Old English name meaning 'son of Brice', originating from the Latin term for 'speckled'. It evolved from the surname Brice and has become a popular given name in the modern era, particularly in the United States. The name is seen as trendy and is associated with a youthful image. There is no biblical significance tied to Bryson.
The name Bryson is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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 consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Bryson has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bryson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3091st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2541st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2364th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1303rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 518th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 184th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 115th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17545th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9547th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12288th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bryson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bryson"
Pronunciation
/ˈbraɪsən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Bryson is derived from the Old English surname 'Brice', which means 'son of Brice'. The surname itself originates from the given name 'Brice', which is of Latin origin, meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled'.
Meaning
son of Brice
Language Evolution
Brice, Bryce, Bryson
Historical Usage
Bryson emerged as a given name in the 20th century, gaining popularity particularly in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s as a modern-sounding name.
Variants & Derivatives
Bryce, Brice, Bri
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Bryson is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with youthful energy and modernity.
Famous People
Bryson Tiller, Bryson DeChambeau, Bryson City, North Carolina
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bryson"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bryson"
"Bryson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3091st of 7545 | 115 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2541st of 6773 | 165 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2364th of 7552 | 225 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1303rd of 10718 | 677 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 518th of 16616 | 5,306 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 184th of 24088 | 33,110 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 115th of 23106 | 41,192 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17545th of 27321 | 26 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9547th of 35406 | 170 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12288th of 30306 | 83 |
Regional Popularity of "Bryson" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
46.48% 1365th/2937 |
- |
40.79% 1435th/3518 |
24.75% 1001st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.34% 602nd/3685 |
31.17% 1395th/4475 |
10.13% 526th/5194 |
6.05% 382nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.39% 201st/4582 |
7.34% 379th/5164 |
1.65% 121st/7313 |
3.52% 263rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.11% 124th/3984 |
2.70% 121st/4487 |
1.17% 80th/6822 |
3.51% 220th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Bryson" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
92.14% 6738th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bryson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bryson" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.