How old is someone named Bryon?
The average Bryon is 48 years old.
Half of all living Bryons are between 38 and 59.
When was Bryon popular?
Bryon peaked in 1970 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 17 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 | 0 |
| 1920s | 52 | 0 |
| 1930s | 61 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 241 | 110 |
| 1950s | 1,446 | 1000 |
| 1960s | 3,415 | 2,800 |
| 1970s | 3,772 | 3,400 |
| 1980s | 2,836 | 2,700 |
| 1990s | 1,548 | 1,500 |
| 2000s | 813 | 800 |
| 2010s | 391 | 390 |
| 2020s | 117 | 120 |
How many Bryons are still alive?
About 13,000 Bryons are alive in the US today. That's 86% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Bryon since 1897.
Most Bryons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Bryon?
About two in five living Bryons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 18%
- Gen X 41%
- Millennial 27%
- Gen Z 10%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Bryon an old name?
Yes. Bryon is older than 75 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Bryon a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Bryons are men.
Names the same age as Bryon
NAME TWIN
Bryon's name twin is Brian. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Brian's age curve is the closest match to Bryon's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Bryon
How old is the average Bryon?
The average Bryon in the US is 48 years old. The median is 50, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Bryon?
About 13,000 Bryons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1897.
When was the name Bryon most popular?
In 1970, when about 450 baby boys were named Bryon.
Is Bryon a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 41% of living Bryons, 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