Bryan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BRY-uhn · 2 syllables
A given name from Irish, a less common alternative spelling of Brian.
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- BRY-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #336
- US babies a year
- about 1,116 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1970
How popular is Bryan?
Bryan was the #336 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,005 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1970.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #336 |
| England & Wales | #524 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Ireland | #359 |
| France | #349 |
| Canada | #281 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Bryan?
Half of US adults named Bryan are older than 43; most are between 20 and 67. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Bryan
How do you pronounce Bryan?
Bryan is pronounced BRY-uhn.
How popular is the name Bryan?
Bryan was the #336 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,005 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1970.
How old are people named Bryan?
Half of US adults named Bryan are older than 43. Most are between 20 and 67.