Rising since 1999, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Bryor since 1992
Babies named Bryor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Bryor is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1992, placing it among the newer entries in the U.S. naming landscape. Its trajectory has been rising since 1999, reflecting growing interest in unique, surname-inspired names. The name peaked in popularity in 2017, though it remains quite rare: as of 2025, it ranked 6,803rd, with approximately 1 in 142,340 boys receiving the name. While Bryor has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. states, its sound aligns with trendy names like Bryson and Tyler, and its spelling distinguishes it from the more traditional Briar. As a modern coinage, its meaning is not rooted in ancient languages, but it carries a fresh, outdoorsy feel reminiscent of nature names.
Bryor is a modern name that first appeared in the United States in 1992. It is likely a creative respelling of the English word 'briar', referring to a thorny shrub, or a combination of elements from names like Bryan and Wyatt, reflecting a trend toward distinctive, surname-style names.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Bryor
Names that share Bryor's style, for a brother or sister.
