How old is someone named Bryson?
The average Bryson is 15 years old.
Half of all living Brysons are between 8 and 19.
When was Bryson popular?
Bryson has been rising for years and peaked in 2017, so most Brysons are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 | 0 |
| 1920s | 96 | 0 |
| 1930s | 85 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 112 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 109 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 139 | 110 |
| 1970s | 470 | 430 |
| 1980s | 2,194 | 2,100 |
| 1990s | 5,975 | 5,800 |
| 2000s | 19,168 | 19,000 |
| 2010s | 38,746 | 38,000 |
| 2020s | 16,395 | 16,000 |
How many Brysons are still alive?
About 82,000 Brysons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 84,000 babies named Bryson since 1914.
Nearly every Bryson ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Bryson?
About half of living Brysons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 40%
- Gen Alpha 53%
Is Bryson an old name?
No. Bryson is one of the youngest names around: younger than 84 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Bryson will be 30 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Bryson a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.7% of living Brysons are men.
Names the same age as Bryson
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Bryson's name twin is Avery. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Avery's age curve is the closest match to Bryson's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Bryson
How old is the average Bryson?
The average Bryson in the US is 15 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Bryson?
About 82,000 Brysons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 84,000 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Bryson most popular?
In 2017, when about 4,700 baby boys were named Bryson.
Is Bryson a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 53% of living Brysons 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