Bryson
How to say it: BRY-sun · /ˈbraɪsən/
English surname meaning 'son of Brice'; Brice derives from a Gallo-Roman personal name of uncertain origin.
Bryson was the 141st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,416 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 | 2,416 |
| 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
After topping out in the 2010s, Bryson remains well used. Now sitting close to its peak, a gentle slide is expected.
What goes with it
Airy and smooth with two beats, Bryson carries a modern snap. Grayson pairs easily alongside it.
Middle names that flow with Bryson →
Nicknames
- Bry
- Bryce
Honouring a Bryson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bryson is about 1 in 50.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
Ireland: #437.
Famous people named Bryson
- Bryson DeChambeau (born 1993)American professional golfer
- Bryson Burroughs (1869–1934)American painter and art historian
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