Bryden
Every Bryden since 1977 — 1,968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bryden
Bryden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,591 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,968 American babies have been named Bryden. Its peak came in 2013, when 149 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 Bryden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bryden 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 | — | — | 31 | #3,591 |
| 2024 | — | — | 27 | #4,001 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,903 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,730 | 30 | #3,702 |
| 2021 | — | — | 41 | #2,981 |
| 2020 | — | — | 57 | #2,351 |
| 2019 | — | — | 58 | #2,343 |
| 2018 | — | — | 66 | #2,125 |
| 2017 | — | — | 77 | #1,885 |
| 2016 | — | — | 84 | #1,800 |
| 2015 | — | — | 97 | #1,642 |
| 2014 | — | — | 135 | #1,309 |
| 2013 | — | — | 149 | #1,204 |
| 2012 | — | — | 108 | #1,492 |
| 2011 | — | — | 130 | #1,310 |
| 2010 | — | — | 127 | #1,342 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,591 | 122 | #1,391 |
| 2008 | — | — | 62 | #2,163 |
| 2007 | — | — | 75 | #1,893 |
| 2006 | — | — | 44 | #2,663 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,258 | 45 | #2,498 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,246 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,852 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,838 | 29 | #3,111 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,754 | 28 | #3,153 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26 | #3,225 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #5,982 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,899 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,656 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bryden in 2025?
Bryden ranked #3,591 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bryden?
1,968 babies have been named Bryden in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bryden most popular?
Bryden peaked in 2013, when 149 newborns received the name.
Is Bryden a boy or girl name?
Bryden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bryden rising or falling?
Bryden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.