Bryston Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the words 'bridge' and 'place', Bryston means 'bridge town'.
Meaning of the Name Bryston
Bryston is a modern name of uncertain origin. It is believed to have originated as a variant of the English name Bristol, which is derived from the Old English words 'brycg' meaning bridge, and 'stow' meaning place. Alternatively, it could be a combination of the names Bryce and Ashton. Overall, the meaning of Bryston is often interpreted as 'bridge town' or 'dweller by the bridge'.
Popularity of the Name Bryston
The popularity for the name Bryston peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 61 births, which ranked number 5,000 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Bryston had the most male births in 2012 with 61, which ranked number 2,171 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Bryston has declined sharply over the last ten years from 61 births to 26 births, a decline of -57.38%. Among males, Bryston has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 61 births to 26 births, a decline of -57.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bryston
- 20 Year Trend of Bryston: -25.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Bryston: -57.38%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bryston: -57.38%
Popularity of Bryston by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bryston. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bryston in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bryston is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Bryston
- Total Births of Bryston: 24 (-8.17%)
- Male Births of Bryston: 24 (-8.17%)
Given the downward trend of Bryston over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.17% decrease in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. Male births for Bryston have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 24 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.17%.