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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bryon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Brynton|Bryonna
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Bryon

BRY-un · 2 syllables

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#5681
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#5681
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#4038 in 2020
5yr change
-406 ranks
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 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 #5681 · 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
Bryon

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5681

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-406 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishBoy2-syllableStrongClassicUncommonSolidOld Irish RootMasculine
Character
strong determinationindependent spiritloyal heartcreative visionconfident leader
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Bryons

articulateengagingknowledgeableprofessionaldynamic
STRONG
High confidence

Bryon is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5681 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -406 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5681 · very rare
Bryon at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'bron' meaning sorrow or strength. Also a variant of Bryan, from the Celtic root meaning 'noble' or 'high'.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#4038 in 2020
5yr change:-406 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Bryon Russell
NBA Player
Bryon Butler
Broadcaster
Similar Sound
Bryan◈BrienByronBrandoBrison
Similar Style
CormacDeclan◈LiamRonan◈Tiernan
Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Bryon · Overview
Summary

Bryon is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5681 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong character
Bryon carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 406 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
bryon.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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