Names / Boy names
Bryan
Current rank
#336
and easing
All-time peak
#42
in 1977
First recorded
1883
in U.S. data
Children named
391,300
since 1883
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #42 in 1977 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
Bryan is a boys' name that first appears in 1883. 1977 marked its high point, reaching #42. Today it sits at #336 and is easing off its highs. More than 391,300 children have been given the name overall.