Bryson Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Famous bearers of the name include Bryson Tiller, an American singer and songwriter.

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A Deep Dive

Bryson Overview

Meaning

Son of Brice

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the English surname meaning “son of Brice,” with Brice coming from a Celtic word meaning “speckled” or “freckled.”

Pronunciation

/ˈbraɪ.sən/

Popularity

Bryson is a name that has seen rising popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA. Recently, Bryson has consistently ranked within the top 100 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Energetic, charismatic, intelligent
A Deep Dive

Bryson Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Bryce, Brayden, Bronson, Braxton, Brycen, Bryer, Bryton, Brayson, Brydan, Brysonn

Common Nicknames

Brycie, Brysy, Bry, Sonny, Brys

Diminutives

Bry, Sonny, Brys, Brye, Rye

Famous People

  • Bryson Tiller
    (American Singer and Songwriter)
  • Bryson DeChambeau
    (American Golfer)
  • Bryson Albright
    (American Football Player)
  • Bryson Bernard
    (Hurricane Chris, American Rapper)
  • Bryson Fonville
    (American Basketball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Bryson Tiller
    ("Trapsoul," Album)
  • Bryson
    ("Bryson's Game," Novel)
  • Bryson Keller
    ("Date Me, Bryson Keller," Novel)
  • Bryson
    ("Bryson's Adventure," Children's Book)
  • Bryson
    ("The Bryson Case," TV Series)

Places

  • Bryson City
    (North Carolina, USA)
  • Bryson Park
    (Georgia, USA)
  • Bryson Lake
    (Quebec, Canada)
  • Bryson River
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Bryson Canyon
    (Utah, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Bryson?

Bryson means “son of Brice.” People named Bryson are often perceived as creative and innovative, reflecting a dynamic and imaginative personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Bryson?

The name Bryson has its roots in English and Scottish origins, derived from the surname Brice or Bryce. Historically, it was used to denote the lineage of someone named Brice, a name that gained popularity in medieval Britain.

Bryson Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Bryson in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1222021#1372022#1502023
Top 3 Rankings#862017#922018#942012

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Bryson

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023150
(-13 from 2022)
2434
(-263 from 2022)
0.13292
2022137
(-15 from 2021)
2697
(-398 from 2021)
0.14400
2021122
(-7 from 2020)
3095
(-116 from 2020)
0.16519
2020115
(-13 from 2019)
3211
(-421 from 2019)
0.17360
2019102
(-10 from 2018)
3632
(-589 from 2018)
0.18899
201892
(-6 from 2017)
4221
(-452 from 2017)
0.21716
201786
(+8 from 2016)
4673
(+303 from 2016)
0.23611
201694
(+39 from 2015)
4370
(+1255 from 2015)
0.21574
2015133
(-17 from 2014)
3115
(-310 from 2014)
0.15236
2014116
(-14 from 2013)
3425
(-390 from 2013)
0.16714
2013102
(-8 from 2012)
3815
(-225 from 2012)
0.18880
201294
(+3 from 2011)
4040
(+99 from 2011)
0.19910
201197
(+23 from 2010)
3941
(+550 from 2010)
0.19400
2010120
(+32 from 2009)
3391
(+780 from 2009)
0.16506
2009152
(+26 from 2008)
2611
(+381 from 2008)
0.12311
2008178
(+1 from 2007)
2230
(-93 from 2007)
0.10227
2007179
(-3 from 2006)
2323
(+8 from 2006)
0.10487
2006176
(+19 from 2005)
2315
(+335 from 2005)
0.10559
2005195
(+5 from 2004)
1980
(+64 from 2004)
0.09307
2004200
(+14 from 2003)
1916
(+258 from 2003)
0.09066
2003214
(+15 from 2002)
1658
(+187 from 2002)
0.07891
2002229
(+17 from 2001)
1471
(+115 from 2001)
0.07118
2001246
(+23 from 2000)
1356
(+150 from 2000)
0.06556
2000269
(+8 from 1999)
1206
(+140 from 1999)
0.05775
1999277
(+44 from 1998)
1066
(+206 from 1998)
0.05228
1998321
(+24 from 1997)
860
(+119 from 1997)
0.04241
1997345
(+8 from 1996)
741
(+52 from 1996)
0.03709
1996353
(+65 from 1995)
689
(+146 from 1995)
0.03439
1995418
(+50 from 1994)
543
(+76 from 1994)
0.02700
1994468
(+7 from 1993)
467
(+24 from 1993)
0.02291
1993475
(+35 from 1992)
443
(+49 from 1992)
0.02145
1992510
(-4 from 1991)
394
(+11 from 1991)
0.01877
1991506
(+46 from 1990)
383
(+50 from 1990)
0.01807
1990552
(-21 from 1989)
333
(+6 from 1989)
0.01547
1989531
(-13 from 1988)
327
(+15 from 1988)
0.01560
1988518
(+47 from 1987)
312
(+56 from 1987)
0.01558
1987565
(-17 from 1986)
256
(-6 from 1986)
0.01313
1986548
(+57 from 1985)
262
(+53 from 1985)
0.01363
1985605
(+6 from 1984)
209
(+15 from 1984)
0.01086
1984611
(+26 from 1983)
194
(+14 from 1983)
0.01034
1983637
(+13 from 1982)
180
(+2 from 1982)
0.00966
1982650
(+96 from 1981)
178
(+42 from 1981)
0.00943
1981746
(+6 from 1980)
136
No change from 1980
0.00730
1980752
(+86 from 1979)
136
(+29 from 1979)
0.00733
1979838
(+271 from 1978)
107
(+45 from 1978)
0.00597
19781109
(+89 from 1977)
62
(+8 from 1977)
0.00363
19771198
(+175 from 1976)
54
(+12 from 1976)
0.00316
19761373
(-214 from 1975)
42
(-11 from 1975)
0.00257
19751159
(+56 from 1974)
53
(+6 from 1974)
0.00327
19741215
(+219 from 1973)
47
(+12 from 1973)
0.00288
19731434
(+336 from 1972)
35
(+10 from 1972)
0.00217
19721770
(+14 from 1971)
25
No change from 1971
0.00149
19711784
(+204 from 1970)
25
(+5 from 1970)
0.00138
19701988
(+59 from 1969)
20
(+3 from 1969)
0.00105
19692047
(-211 from 1968)
17
(-2 from 1968)
0.00093
19681836
(+633 from 1967)
19
(+8 from 1967)
0.00107
19672469
(-576 from 1966)
11
(-6 from 1966)
0.00062
19661893
(+1089 from 1965)
17
(+9 from 1965)
0.00094
19652982
(-1007 from 1964)
8
(-9 from 1964)
0.00042
19641975
(-18 from 1963)
17
No change from 1963
0.00084
19631957
(+230 from 1962)
17
(+3 from 1962)
0.00082
19622187
(+519 from 1961)
14
(+4 from 1961)
0.00067
19612706
(+167 from 1960)
10
(+1 from 1960)
0.00046
19602873
(-56 from 1959)
9
No change from 1959
0.00042
19592817
(-173 from 1958)
9
(-1 from 1958)
0.00042
19582644
(-269 from 1957)
10
(-2 from 1957)
0.00046
19572375
(+254 from 1956)
12
(+2 from 1956)
0.00055
19562629
(-784 from 1955)
10
(-8 from 1955)
0.00047
19551845
(+469 from 1954)
18
(+6 from 1954)
0.00086
19542314
(+590 from 1953)
12
(+4 from 1953)
0.00058
19532904
(+191 from 1952)
8
(+1 from 1952)
0.00040
19523095
(-600 from 1951)
7
(-3 from 1951)
0.00035
19512495
(-384 from 1950)
10
(-3 from 1950)
0.00052
19502111
(-239 from 1949)
13
(-3 from 1949)
0.00071
19491872
(+455 from 1948)
16
(+5 from 1948)
0.00089
19482327
(-251 from 1947)
11
(-3 from 1947)
0.00062
19472076
(+614 from 1946)
14
(+6 from 1946)
0.00075
19462690
(-297 from 1945)
8
(-1 from 1945)
0.00048
19452393
(-198 from 1944)
9
(-2 from 1944)
0.00066
19442195
(-432 from 1943)
11
(-6 from 1943)
0.00079
19431763
(+1177 from 1942)
17
(+10 from 1942)
0.00117
19422940
(-733 from 1941)
7
(-4 from 1941)
0.00050
19412207
(+464 from 1940)
11
(+3 from 1940)
0.00088
19402671
(-63 from 1939)
8
No change from 1939
0.00067
19392608
(+38 from 1938)
8
No change from 1938
0.00071
19382646
(-314 from 1937)
8
(-2 from 1937)
0.00070
19372332
(+119 from 1936)
10
(+1 from 1936)
0.00091
19362451
(+114 from 1934)
9
No change from 1934
0.00085
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19342565
(-23 from 1933)
9
No change from 1933
0.00085
19332542
(+550 from 1932)
9
(+2 from 1932)
0.00088
19323092
(-441 from 1931)
7
(-2 from 1931)
0.00065
19312651
(-762 from 1930)
9
(-7 from 1930)
0.00084
19301889
(+2070 from 1929)
16
(+11 from 1929)
0.00142
19293959
(-1572 from 1928)
5
(-7 from 1928)
0.00045
19282387
(+136 from 1927)
12
(+1 from 1927)
0.00105
19272523
(-221 from 1926)
11
(-2 from 1926)
0.00095
19262302
(+1439 from 1925)
13
(+7 from 1925)
0.00113
19253741
(-718 from 1924)
6
(-3 from 1924)
0.00052
19243023
(-692 from 1923)
9
(-4 from 1923)
0.00077
19232331
(+1201 from 1922)
13
(+6 from 1922)
0.00115
19223532
(-728 from 1921)
7
(-3 from 1921)
0.00062
19212804
(-38 from 1920)
10
No change from 1920
0.00088
19202766
(+330 from 1918)
10
(+2 from 1918)
0.00091
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19183096
(+121 from 1917)
8
(+1 from 1917)
0.00076
19173217
(-291 from 1916)
7
(-1 from 1916)
0.00073
19162926
(+156 from 1915)
8
(+1 from 1915)
0.00087
19153082
(-167 from 1914)
7
(+1 from 1914)
0.00079
19142915
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00088
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Bryson

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1552021#1802022#1932023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#762021#952022#1002023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#602021#1022022#902023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2292021#2492022#2942023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#912021#1042022#1202023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#742021#902022#1272023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#872021#1042022#1362023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#532021#842022#1072023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#912021#992022#872023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1292021#1592022#2112023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#802021#1072022#1222023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#852021#1212022#1272023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#452021#382022#402023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1052021#1132022#1262023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1442021#1312022#1612023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1142021#1402022#1252023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1062021#1002022#1162023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1252021#1512022#1472023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#482021#352022#812023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1232021#1542022#1712023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3192021#4772022#3122023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2792021#3302022#3292023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#862021#952022#982023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#892021#1262022#1492023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2012021#2022022#2572023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2282021#2832022#2772023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1162019#2492020#1502023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#392021#1132022#1332023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1212021#2012022#1442023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1662021#2492022#2272023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2992021#3452022#1952023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1652021#1382022#1422023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1412021#1522022#1632023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1432021#1562022#2082023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2232021#2162022#2612023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2182021#1252022#2942023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2142020#2812021#3102023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1532021#2092022#1282023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1092021#1392022#1122023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2652021#1872022#2952023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#932020#1522021#1212022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2162021#1092022#1282023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1382021#932022#512023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2382021#1352022#2322023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2602021#1112022#1762023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2372021#2052022#1432023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#822021#1522022#1492023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#732021#1092022#1322023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1372021#1442022#1742023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1272017#1262018#1032022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#952015#872017#912019

Popularity Rankings for Bryson in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1782021#2372022#2502023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4212017#2812018#4612019

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3752011#4182019#3922020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5312020#3982021#5392022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4921979

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642019#5562020#4982021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9962017#8542021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Bryson a Name for Boys or Girls?

Bryson is typically considered a boy’s name. Its strong, robust sound and historical usage as a surname make it a favorite for boys, though it can occasionally be used for girls seeking a unique, unisex option.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Bryson

Bryson in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Bryson Tiller (Singer, born 1993): An American singer and songwriter known for his hit songs like "Don't" and "Exchange."
  • Bryson DeChambeau (Golfer, born 1993): An American professional golfer who won the U.S. Open in 2020.
  • Bryson Albright (Football Player, born 1994): An American football player who played as a linebacker in the NFL.
  • Bryson Bernard (Hurricane Chris, Rapper, born 1989): An American rapper famous for his single "A Bay Bay."
  • Bryson Fonville (Basketball Player, born 1994): An American basketball player known for his time at George Washington University.
  • Bryson Barretto (Actor, born 1995): An American actor known for his roles in TV series and movies.
  • Bryson Goodwin (Rugby Player, born 1985): An Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for various teams in the NRL.
  • Bryson Tiller ("Trapsoul," 2015 Album): An album by the American singer-songwriter known for his blend of R&B and trap music.
  • Bryson ("Bryson's Game," 2018 Novel): A thrilling novel about a young boy named Bryson who discovers he has the ability to manipulate time.
  • Bryson Keller ("Date Me, Bryson Keller," 2020 Novel): A contemporary young adult romance novel where Bryson Keller, a popular student, agrees to date anyone who asks him out as part of a dare.
  • Bryson ("Bryson's Adventure," 2016 Children's Book): A children's book about a boy named Bryson who goes on an exciting adventure to save his village.
  • Bryson ("The Bryson Case," 2019 TV Series): A mystery series focusing on Detective Bryson who solves complex cases with his sharp intellect.
  • Bryson Lang ("The Bryson Show," 2021 TV Series): A comedy series about a man named Bryson navigating life and family in a humorous and heartfelt way.
  • Bryson Ellis ("Sweet Magnolias," 2020 TV Series): A character in the drama series dealing with personal and community challenges in a small town.
  • Bryson Webb ("Bryson Webb's Journey," 2017 Film): A coming-of-age film about a teenager named Bryson Webb who embarks on a journey to discover his true identity.
  • Bryson ("Bryson's Quest," 2015 Video Game): A popular video game where the protagonist, Bryson, embarks on an epic quest to save his kingdom.
  • Bryson Brooks ("Riverdale," 2017 TV Series): A recurring character involved in the mysterious and dramatic events of the town of Riverdale.
  • Bryson City (North Carolina, USA): A small town in Swain County, known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Bryson Park (Georgia, USA): A public park in Gwinnett County, known for its sports facilities and walking trails.
  • Bryson Lake (Quebec, Canada): A lake in the Laurentides region, popular for fishing and its serene natural environment.
  • Bryson River (British Columbia, Canada): A river in British Columbia known for its scenic beauty and opportunities for kayaking and fishing.
  • Bryson Canyon (Utah, USA): A canyon known for its unique rock formations and hiking trails.

Similar Names to Bryson

  • Brice
  • Bryce
  • Bryan
  • Bryant
  • Breac
  • Bhreac
  • Bryston
  • Bryceton
  • Breccan
  • Brevin
  • Brice
  • Bryce
  • Brycen
  • Brysen
  • Bryston

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