Brinson
Every Brinson since 1919 — 372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brinson
Brinson is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1919, 372 American babies have been named Brinson. Its peak came in 2003, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brinson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brinson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,413 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,108 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,873 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,108 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,309 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,259 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #8,967 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #9,822 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,629 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,657 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #9,852 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,171 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #9,840 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,293 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,811 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,113 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,296 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,279 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,067 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,883 | 7 | #8,575 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,623 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,308 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,474 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,034 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,618 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,371 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,545 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brinson in 2025?
Brinson did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Brinson?
372 babies have been named Brinson in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brinson most popular?
Brinson peaked in 2003, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Brinson a boy or girl name?
Brinson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brinson rising or falling?
Brinson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.