Bryon

Bryon: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameIrish origin

Meaning and origin of Bryon

  • A male given name from Irish, a nonstandard spelling of Brian.

How popular is Bryon?

17U.S. babies in 2025
#381peak rank (1973)
14,737babies since 1880

Since 1880, 17 girls and 14,720 boys in the U.S. have been named Bryon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8150 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #381 in 1973. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Bryon FAQ

What does the name Bryon mean?

A male given name from Irish, a nonstandard spelling of Brian.

What is the origin of the name Bryon?

Bryon is listed as a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Bryon?

Since 1880, 17 girls and 14,720 boys in the U.S. have been named Bryon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8150 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #381 in 1973. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Bryon a boy or girl name?

Bryon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 17 girls and 14,720 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.