Declining since 2011, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Brison since 1979
Babies named Brison per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 361 |
| 2010s | 513 |
| 2020s | 135 |
Meaning & origin
Brison entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1979, a relatively recent arrival in the enduring trend of -son surnames used as first names. The name reached its peak in 2012, the same year many similar names like Grayson and Mason topped the charts. Since 2011, Brison has been on a consistent trajectory downward, reflecting a broader shift away from some of these surname staples. With only about 1 in every 113,872 boys receiving the name in 2025, it remains an uncommon but not unheard-of choice. Brison has never been strongly associated with any particular state or region, giving it a broad, unmarked feel. The name's similarity to more popular Bryson may appeal to parents seeking a familiar sound with a touch of distinctiveness.
Brison is a modern English surname-turned-first-name, likely derived as a patronymic from Brice or Bryce. The given name Brice originates from the Welsh name ŵr ap Rhys, meaning descendant of Rhys. As a first name, Brison follows the popular '-son' suffix naming trend of the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bri, Sonny
Sibling names for Brison
Names that share Brison's style, for a brother or sister.
