Bryston
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,172 in 2012
17 babies were named Bryston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,829 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bryston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bryston, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bryston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBryston first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #2,172.
- TrendBryston has slipped 1,829 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Bryston
Bryston is a boy name of Scottish and Welsh origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Bryston for boys from 1985 to 2025, in 39 of those 41 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #2,172 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:Scottish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.0 | 490,196 boys |
| 1990s | 7.1 | 141,044 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,038 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,453 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 64,378 boys |
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Bryston
What is the origin of the name Bryston?
Bryston has Scottish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Bryston a boy or girl name?
Bryston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bryston?
Bryston ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#2,172).