Bryn
Every Bryn since 1947 — 8,861 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bryn
Bryn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,021 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 8,861 American babies have been named Bryn — about 85% girls and 15% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 387 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 Bryn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bryn 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 | 94 | #2,021 | 12 | #6,867 |
| 2024 | 91 | #2,104 | 13 | #6,520 |
| 2023 | 93 | #2,079 | 13 | #6,596 |
| 2022 | 109 | #1,858 | 18 | #5,246 |
| 2021 | 138 | #1,528 | 14 | #6,077 |
| 2020 | 113 | #1,763 | 13 | #6,354 |
| 2019 | 148 | #1,483 | 14 | #6,151 |
| 2018 | 168 | #1,340 | 16 | #5,579 |
| 2017 | 133 | #1,626 | 16 | #5,566 |
| 2016 | 180 | #1,325 | 17 | #5,355 |
| 2015 | 217 | #1,163 | 15 | #5,779 |
| 2014 | 276 | #967 | 10 | #7,633 |
| 2013 | 337 | #803 | 15 | #5,701 |
| 2012 | 353 | #779 | 17 | #5,282 |
| 2011 | 370 | #744 | 17 | #5,230 |
| 2010 | 229 | #1,092 | 16 | #5,516 |
| 2009 | 157 | #1,482 | 10 | #7,765 |
| 2008 | 179 | #1,355 | 11 | #7,269 |
| 2007 | 185 | #1,319 | 11 | #7,163 |
| 2006 | 192 | #1,253 | 8 | #8,839 |
| 2005 | 213 | #1,113 | 17 | #4,849 |
| 2004 | 265 | #912 | 20 | #4,283 |
| 2003 | 212 | #1,060 | 23 | #3,743 |
| 2002 | 192 | #1,100 | 20 | #4,059 |
| 2001 | 171 | #1,194 | 22 | #3,729 |
| 2000 | 204 | #1,029 | 20 | #3,933 |
| 1995 | 108 | #1,475 | 27 | #2,692 |
| 1990 | 83 | #1,756 | 45 | #1,757 |
| 1985 | 66 | #1,727 | 28 | #2,024 |
| 1980 | 72 | #1,607 | 19 | #2,545 |
| 1975 | 39 | #2,172 | 21 | #2,140 |
| 1970 | 23 | #2,945 | 27 | #1,660 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,064 | 17 | #1,923 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,580 | 12 | #2,439 |
| 1955 | 5 | #5,919 | 8 | #2,989 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,791 | — | — |
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Famous people named Bryn
- Bryn Terfel Singer · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bryn in 2025?
Bryn ranked #2,021 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bryn?
8,861 babies have been named Bryn in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bryn most popular?
Bryn peaked in 2011, when 387 newborns received the name.
Is Bryn a boy or girl name?
Bryn is used for both: about 85% of babies named Bryn have been girls and 15% boys.
Is the name Bryn rising or falling?
Bryn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bryn?
Well-known people named Bryn include Bryn Terfel (singer).