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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Brycen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Brycelynn|Bryceon
CelticBoy↑ Rising

Brycen

BRY-sen · 2 syllables

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Boy
#752
↑ Rising
#752
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 33
Peak rank
#608 in 2020
5yr change
+41 ranks
Birth frequency
9.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #752 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Brycen

Popularity score: 33  ·  SSA Rank: #752

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+41 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticScottishBoy2-syllableStrongModern SpellingContemporary RiseStrength-based
Character
strong determinationcreative spiritnatural leaderbold confidenceindependent thinker
STRONG
High confidence

Brycen is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #752 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +41 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#752 · rare
Brycen at a Glance
Meaning:From Scottish Gaelic 'brìgh' meaning strength or power. A modern spelling variation of Bryce, historically a place name and patronymic.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#608 in 2020
5yr change:+41 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Bryce◈BrysonBraxton◈BradenBrayden◈
Similar Style
LiamAiden◈Declan◈Rowan◈Cormac
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Brycen
FionaMaeveElowenSiennaKai◈Finn◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Brycen illustration
Name Intelligence
Brycen · Overview
Summary

Brycen is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #752 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Brycen scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 41 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Modern character
Brycen carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
brycen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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