Bryer
Every Bryer since 1990 — 2,946 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bryer
Bryer is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #704 in 2025 with 382 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 2,946 American babies have been named Bryer — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 431 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Bryer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bryer 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 | 49 | #3,218 | 382 | #704 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,309 | 278 | #869 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,588 | 121 | #1,485 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,343 | 102 | #1,679 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,710 | 75 | #1,984 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,780 | 90 | #1,717 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,468 | 97 | #1,660 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,852 | 107 | #1,567 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,088 | 94 | #1,684 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,467 | 89 | #1,742 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,689 | 121 | #1,417 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,377 | 98 | #1,597 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,181 | 99 | #1,569 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,755 | 91 | #1,677 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,178 | 63 | #2,109 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,489 | 80 | #1,818 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,831 | 67 | #2,054 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,105 | 57 | #2,297 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,835 | 56 | #2,310 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,463 | 53 | #2,352 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30 | #3,326 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,792 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,853 |
| 2002 | — | — | 37 | #2,607 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,428 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,652 |
| 1995 | — | — | 22 | #3,110 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #3,996 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bryer in 2025?
Bryer ranked #704 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 382 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bryer?
2,946 babies have been named Bryer in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bryer most popular?
Bryer peaked in 2025, when 431 newborns received the name.
Is Bryer a boy or girl name?
Bryer is used for both: about 12% of babies named Bryer have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Bryer rising or falling?
Bryer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.