Bryant
How to say it: BRY-unt · /ˈbraɪənt/
Variant of Brian, from Celtic 'bre' meaning 'hill' or 'high, noble'; also an English surname.
Bryant was the 1,147th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 146 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 65% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,596 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,147 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 146 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,707 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −65% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,596 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Peak years for Bryant came in the 1980s, followed by steady rarity. It remains well below that height with more softening likely.
What goes with it
Strong and crisp in sound, Bryant carries weight. Bradley stands alongside in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bryant is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Bryant
- Bryant Dunston (born 1986)Armenian basketball player
- Bryant Reeves (born 1973)American basketball player
- Bryant Jennings (born 1984)Boxer
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