How old is someone named Bristol?
The average Bristol is 11 years old.
Half of all living Bristols are between 6 and 14.
When was Bristol popular?
Bristol has been rising for years and peaked in 2019, so most Bristols are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 21 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 108 | 100 |
| 1990s | 204 | 200 |
| 2000s | 912 | 900 |
| 2010s | 6,924 | 6,900 |
| 2020s | 3,406 | 3,400 |
How many Bristols are still alive?
About 11,000 Bristols are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Bristol since 1915.
Nearly every Bristol ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Bristol?
Three in four living Bristols are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 26%
- Gen Alpha 72%
Is Bristol an old name?
No. Bristol is one of the youngest names around: younger than 93 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Bristol will be 26 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Bristol a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 95.4% of living Bristols are women.
Names the same age as Bristol
NAME TWIN
Bristol's name twin is Londyn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Londyn's age curve is the closest match to Bristol's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Bristol
How old is the average Bristol?
The average Bristol in the US is 11 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Bristol?
About 11,000 Bristols are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Bristol most popular?
In 2019, when about 800 baby girls were named Bristol.
Is Bristol a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 72% of living Bristols are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this