Declining since 2012, #867 for boys today.
Popularity of Brycen since 1976
Babies named Brycen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 765 |
| 2000s | 3,582 |
| 2010s | 7,350 |
| 2020s | 2,148 |
Meaning & origin
Brycen is a modern invented name that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1976. It saw a steady rise in popularity through the 1990s and 2000s, reaching its peak rank of 337 in 2011. Since 2012, its usage has been declining, but it remains a recognizable choice, particularly in Southern states. In 2025, Brycen ranked 867th, given to about 1 in 6,189 newborn boys. The name has shown the strongest usage in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. Brycen is part of a broader trend of names ending in '-en' or '-son' (like Mason and Bryson) that gained popularity in the early 2000s. While its meaning is not rooted in ancient history, it carries the familiar sound of the well-established Bryce and evokes a modern, masculine feel.
Brycen is a modern coinage, formed by combining the element 'Bryce' with the popular suffix '-en', reminiscent of names like Bryson and Mason. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1976 and saw a rise in popularity during the 1990s and 2000s, peaking in 2011. The name is part of a broader trend of invented names using the 'B' initial and the '-en' ending.
Where Brycen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bry
Sibling names for Brycen
Names that share Brycen's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Brycen
Names whose popularity has moved with Brycen's over the last 50 years.
