boys' name · peaked 2011

Brycen

Every Brycen since 1976 — 14,012 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#868
among boys
Babies in 2025
276
named Brycen
Peak year
2011
999 babies
All-time total
14,012
since 1976

The story of Brycen

Brycen is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #868 in 2025 with 276 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1976, 14,012 American babies have been named Brycen. Its peak came in 2011, when 999 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 Brycen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Brycen 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 276 #868
2024 340 #752
2023 316 #793
2022 363 #722
2021 403 #669
2020 450 #608
2019 534 #534
2018 572 #502
2017 605 #484
2016 5 #16,714 644 #477
2015 671 #451
2014 772 #403
2013 815 #374
2012 931 #338
2011 999 #318
2010 807 #365
2009 596 #457
2008 574 #482
2007 440 #582
2006 415 #591
2005 7 #13,257 340 #639
2004 8 #11,801 310 #656
2003 225 #775
2002 238 #735
2001 238 #730
2000 6 #13,430 206 #792
1995 55 #1,651
1990 20 #3,069
1985 12 #3,619
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Brycen in 2025?

Brycen ranked #868 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 276 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Brycen?

14,012 babies have been named Brycen in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Brycen most popular?

Brycen peaked in 2011, when 999 newborns received the name.

Is Brycen a boy or girl name?

Brycen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Brycen rising or falling?

Brycen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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