Briston
Every Briston since 1982 — 440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Briston
Briston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,268 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 440 American babies have been named Briston. Its peak came in 2010, when 24 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 Briston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Briston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,268 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,948 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,045 |
| 2022 | 7 | #9,988 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,767 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,599 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,311 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10,981 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,564 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,211 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,777 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,411 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,291 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,512 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,244 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,120 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,592 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,806 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,464 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,501 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,710 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,854 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,102 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,772 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,072 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,921 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,037 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,898 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,645 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Briston in 2025?
Briston ranked #7,268 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Briston?
440 babies have been named Briston in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Briston most popular?
Briston peaked in 2010, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Briston a boy or girl name?
Briston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Briston rising or falling?
Briston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.