Bryony
How to say it: BRY-uh-nee · /ˈbraɪəni/
From English bryony vine, from Greek 'bryonia' meaning 'to sprout' - botanical name in use since 19th century.
Bryony was the 11,830th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #13,233 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #11,830 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6 |
| Share of births | 1 in 552,557 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | steady |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #13,233 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Bryony peaked in the 1970s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bryony is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Bryony
- Bryony Botha (born 1997)New Zealand cyclist
- Bryony Page (born 1990)British trampolinist
- Bryony Shaw (born 1983)British windsurfer
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