How old is someone named Bryan?
The average Bryan is 39 years old.
Half of all living Bryans are between 26 and 52.
When was Bryan popular?
Bryan is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1985 but no single era. You'll meet Bryans of every age.
Popular names of 1985 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 197 | 0 |
| 1910s | 462 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,162 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,295 | 170 |
| 1940s | 3,976 | 1,800 |
| 1950s | 20,670 | 14,000 |
| 1960s | 55,512 | 45,000 |
| 1970s | 71,748 | 65,000 |
| 1980s | 81,081 | 76,000 |
| 1990s | 59,993 | 58,000 |
| 2000s | 62,117 | 61,000 |
| 2010s | 25,738 | 26,000 |
| 2020s | 6,939 | 6,900 |
How many Bryans are still alive?
About 350,000 Bryans are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 390,000 babies named Bryan since 1883.
Nearly every Bryan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Bryan?
About one in three living Bryans are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 10%
- Gen X 27%
- Millennial 32%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 6%
Is Bryan an old name?
Somewhat. Bryan is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Bryan will be 58 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Bryan a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Bryans are men.
Names the same age as Bryan
NAME TWIN
Bryan's name twin is Andrea. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Andrea's age curve is the closest match to Bryan's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Brian (48)
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Questions about the name Bryan
How old is the average Bryan?
The average Bryan in the US is 39 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Bryan?
About 350,000 Bryans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 390,000 babies given the name since 1883.
When was the name Bryan most popular?
In 1985, when about 8,800 baby boys were named Bryan.
Is Bryan a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 32% of living Bryans, but the name spans several generations.
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