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How Many People Are Named Bryan?
Estimated people named Bryan living in the U.S. today
358,884
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 390,298
- Peak year: 1985 (8,788 births)
- Estimated living today: 358,884
Bryan by age group — who carries the name today?
Bryan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Bryan
Bryan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 390,298 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 358,884 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 952 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Bryans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Bryan in the US?
An estimated 358,884 people named Bryan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Bryan uncommon — about 1 in 952 Americans.
Is Bryan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Bryan is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Bryan most popular?
Bryan peaked in 1985, when 8,788 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Bryan?
Bryan ranks #130 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 35 out of 100 (higher means rarer).