Declining since 2021, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Bryony since 1976
Babies named Bryony per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Bryony is a botanical name that saw its peak popularity in 1977, when it ranked highest on U.S. records. Since 2021, its usage has been declining, and in 2025 it was given to about 1 in 267,878 newborn girls, placing it at rank 13,208. The name first appeared in U.S. data in 1976, during the era when plant-inspired names like Ivy and Holly were gaining traction. While Bryony has not been especially common in any single state, its gentle sound and nature connection give it a quiet appeal among parents seeking something distinctive but grounded in the English botanical tradition.
Bryony is a botanical name taken from the bryony plant, a climbing vine with red or black berries. The plant name comes from Latin 'bryonia', from Greek 'bryonia', which may be related to 'bryein' meaning 'to swell, sprout'. As a given name, Bryony emerged in England in the 20th century, part of the trend for flower and plant names. It gained moderate popularity in the 1970s, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bry, Bree, Roni
Variants: Briony
Sibling names for Bryony
Names that share Bryony's style, for a brother or sister.
