Brycen
How to say it: BRY-sun · /ˈbraɪsən/
Modern spelling variant of Bryson/Bryce; from Welsh or Scottish roots; 'bri' may mean 'high' or 'speckled'.
Brycen was the 141st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 276 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #222 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #141 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 276 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,178 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #222 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a product of recent decades, Brycen reached its height in the 2010s. It now stands well below that point and is expected to ease down.
What goes with it
Breathy energy gives its two beats a modern snap. Jaxon belongs in similar company.
Nicknames
- Bryce
- Bry
Honouring a Brycen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brycen is about 1 in 50.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
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