Bristol
How to say it: BRIS-tul · /ˈbrɪstəl/
From the English city; Old English 'Brycgstow' meaning 'assembly place by the bridge'. Modern place-name given name.
Bristol was the 645th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 382 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #823 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #645 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 382 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,819 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #823 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a recent creation, Bristol topped out in the 2010s. Still near that mark, it will probably soften in the next few years.
What goes with it
Sharp at the start and crisp throughout, Bristol carries place name energy. London shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bristol is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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