Bristol
Meaningplace of the bridge · English
- US rank
- #728
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #390 in 2019
382 babies were named Bristol in the US in 2025. It has dropped 237 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bristol you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,207 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Bristol, 382 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bristol would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBristol first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #390.
- Then vs nowBristol is 29× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,207.
- TrendBristol has slipped 237 places over the last five years and now sits at #728. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBristol is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #154, followed by Iowa (#258) and South Carolina (#373). It's in the top 1,000 in 24 states.
- MeaningIn English, Bristol means “place of the bridge”. Our records link it to Irish and Latin roots.
About the name Bristol
Bristol is a girl name of Irish and Latin origin meaning “place of the bridge”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-tol”. US birth records list Bristol for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 44 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #390 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #728, with 382 babies.
Origin:Irish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,707,317 girls |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 205,339 girls |
| 1990s | 7.5 | 132,979 girls |
| 2000s | 39 | 25,974 girls |
| 2010s | 387 | 2,584 girls |
| 2020s | 343 | 2,916 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.6 | 179,211 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 763,359 boys |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 284,091 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 99,108 boys |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 119,617 boys |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 157,068 boys |
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Bristol
What does the name Bristol mean?
Bristol means “place of the bridge” in English.
What is the origin of the name Bristol?
Bristol has Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Bristol a boy or girl name?
Bristol is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Bristol?
Bristol ranked #728 for US girls in 2025, given to 382 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#390).