Bristol
Bristol: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Bristol?
Since 1880, 11,043 girls and 573 boys in the U.S. have been named Bristol (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #390 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #2907 in 1919. In 2025 it ranked #728 for girls, with 390 babies given the name.
Names similar to Bristol
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Sibling name ideas for Bristol
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Bristol FAQ
How popular is the name Bristol?
Since 1880, 11,043 girls and 573 boys in the U.S. have been named Bristol (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #390 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #2907 in 1919. In 2025 it ranked #728 for girls, with 390 babies given the name.
Is Bristol a boy or girl name?
Bristol is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,043 girls and 573 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).