Declining since 2012, #2,017 for girls today.
Popularity of Bryn since 1947
Babies named Bryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 9 | 8 |
| 1950s | 99 | 54 |
| 1960s | 175 | 132 |
| 1970s | 373 | 181 |
| 1980s | 715 | 295 |
| 1990s | 1,142 | 261 |
| 2000s | 1,970 | 162 |
| 2010s | 2,411 | 153 |
| 2020s | 638 | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Bryn is a Welsh name meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' and it entered U.S. records in 1949. While it has never been among the most common names, it saw a notable peak in popularity in 2011, after which its usage has trended downward. As of 2025, it ranks #2017 for girls, with about 1 in 17,099 female newborns receiving the name. The name is most popular in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Florida. Bryn remains a distinctive choice, often chosen for its simple, nature-inspired sound and Celtic roots.
Bryn is a Welsh word meaning 'hill' or 'mound.' It has been used as a given name in Wales and beyond, particularly gaining popularity in the United States from the mid-20th century. It is often considered a unisex name, though it has become more common for girls in recent decades.
Where Bryn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Bryn” around the world
Where Bryn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Brynn
Sibling names for Bryn
Names that share Bryn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eva, Maeve, Sienna, Quinn, Nora, Drue, Alynn, Bevin, Calyn, Keirstin, Klynn, Rheagan, Sian, Teghan, Ashlinn, Bayle, Gwenith, Lerin, Megin, Anwyn, Brean, Carling, Halynn, Karn, Klyn, Kresta, Magon, Meryn, Tagan, Wrynn
Brothers: Owen, Liam, Finn, Declan, Cole, Brant, Brent, Cale, Glynn, Kallan, Mylan, Torin, Trevor, Wynn, Graig, Koren, Tavin, Bren, Chane, Dael, Dravin, Jaryn, Maclain, Shayn, Shone, Bard, Brance, Brayn, Cailan, Cayle, Dak, Gwin, Jaris, Keil, Tagen, Wyn, Brigg, Tryce, Breece, Chantry, Dylyn, Flynt, Garan, Jarris, Lloyde, Stran, Tanyon
