Bryn
Bryn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɹɪn/
Meaning and origin of Bryn
Root meaning: “hill, mound”
- A male given name from Welsh.
- A female given name from Welsh in occasional modern use.
Etymology
From Welsh bryn (“hill, mound”), or Cumbric *brınn (“hill”) in the Greater Manchester place-name.
How popular is Bryn?
Since 1880, 7,532 girls and 1,329 boys in the U.S. have been named Bryn (85% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #744 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #1594 in 1986. In 2025, 106 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Bryn
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Bryn FAQ
What does the name Bryn mean?
Bryn traces back to a root meaning "hill, mound". A male given name from Welsh. A female given name from Welsh in occasional modern use. From Welsh bryn (“hill, mound”), or Cumbric *brınn (“hill”) in the Greater Manchester place-name.
What is the origin of the name Bryn?
Bryn is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Bryn?
Since 1880, 7,532 girls and 1,329 boys in the U.S. have been named Bryn (85% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #744 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #1594 in 1986. In 2025, 106 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bryn a boy or girl name?
Bryn is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (7,532 girls and 1,329 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.