Declining since 2019.
Popularity of Brinson since 1919
Babies named Brinson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Brinson is a rare American given name that originated as an Irish surname meaning 'son of Brian'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1919. The name saw its peak popularity in 2003, but its use has declined since 2019, consistent with a broader trend away from surname-style names. Brinson remains uncommon: it does not appear in any top state rankings. As a modern given name, it is part of a group of Irish-sounding patronymics like Bryson and Branson.
Brinson originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Brian', from the Irish given name Brian (perhaps meaning 'hill' or 'noble'). It has been used occasionally as a first name, especially in the United States, following a trend of adopting surnames as given names.
Sibling names for Brinson
Names that share Brinson's style, for a brother or sister.
