Bristol Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
5% Masculine / 95% Feminine
Meaning:
Bristol means 'place by the bridge' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Bristol
Bristol is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'brycg' meaning 'bridge' and 'stowe' meaning 'place'. Therefore, the name Bristol refers to a place by the bridge. It is also the name of a city in South West England, known for its maritime history and vibrant cultural scene.
Popularity of the Name Bristol
The popularity for the name Bristol peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 787 births, which ranked number 786 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Bristol had the most female births in 2019 with 787, which ranked number 390 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2009 with 40, which ranked number 2,945 out of 14,532 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Bristol has declined sharply over the last ten years from 724 births to 613 births, a decline of -15.33%. Among males, Bristol has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 8 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among females, Bristol has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 718 births to 605 births, a decline of -15.74%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bristol
- 20 Year Trend of Bristol: 1262.22%
- 10 Year Trend of Bristol: -15.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bristol: 33.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Bristol: -15.74%
Popularity of Bristol by State
Among females, Bristol was most popular in Southeastern states with 199 births in the region. It was most commonly used in OH, with 42 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Bristol. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 62 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 478 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 240 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 1078 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 308 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 621 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 580 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 195 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 661 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 241 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 170 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 195 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 719 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 725 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 362 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 437 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 406 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 405 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 316 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 407 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 265 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 313 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 357 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 442 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 398 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 333 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 808 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 447 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 680 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 401 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 181 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Bristol
- Total Births of Bristol: 603 (-1.65%)
- Male Births of Bristol: 8 (2.92%)
- Female Births of Bristol: 595 (-1.70%)
Given the downward trend of Bristol over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.65% decrease in total births, for a total of 603 births in 2024. Male births for Bristol have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%. For Females, births for Bristol have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 595 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.70%.