Brison
Every Brison since 1979 — 1,242 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brison
Brison is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,893 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,242 American babies have been named Brison. Its peak came in 2012, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Brison stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brison year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,893 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,727 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,907 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,900 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,129 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,935 |
| 2019 | 46 | #2,737 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,512 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,962 |
| 2016 | 45 | #2,691 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2,389 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2,347 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,598 |
| 2012 | 72 | #1,964 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2,668 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,215 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2,565 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,955 |
| 2007 | 39 | #2,975 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2,662 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,179 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,168 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2,740 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,568 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,750 |
| 2000 | 32 | #2,809 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,320 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,897 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,214 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,372 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brison in 2025?
Brison ranked #5,893 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brison?
1,242 babies have been named Brison in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brison most popular?
Brison peaked in 2012, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Brison a boy or girl name?
Brison is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brison rising or falling?
Brison is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.