Declining since 1985, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Bryon since 1897
Babies named Bryon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 241 |
| 1950s | 1,446 |
| 1960s | 3,415 |
| 1970s | 3,767 |
| 1980s | 2,824 |
| 1990s | 1,548 |
| 2000s | 813 |
| 2010s | 391 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Bryon is a respelling of Brian, an Irish name with ancient roots. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1897, but saw its peak in 1973, when it reached its highest rank. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily falling. In 2025, it ranked 5,399th with an incidence of 1 in 100,475 boys. The name has never been among the top 1000 nationally and has no strong regional concentration, as its top states are not listed. While the classic spelling Brian remains popular, Bryon offers a distinctive alternative that still connects to Irish heritage.
Bryon is a variant of Brian, an Irish name derived from the Old Celtic element 'bre' meaning 'hill' or, by extension, 'high, noble'. The name was borne by the legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. The spelling Bryon emerged as a modern respelling, gaining moderate use in mid-20th-century America.
Where Bryon 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 Bryon
Names that share Bryon's style, for a brother or sister.
