Bryon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Bryon has Greek origins, meaning 'noble' or 'to grow.' It has evolved through various forms, including Bryn and Bryan, and gained popularity in the 19th century, influenced by Lord Byron. It is associated with traits of individuality and strength. There is no significant biblical relevance.
The name Bryon is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bryon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bryon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3722nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2353rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 585th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 414th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 652nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1631st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3729th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22013th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Bryon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bryon"
Pronunciation
/ˈbraɪən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Bryon is derived from the Greek word 'bryon,' which means 'to grow' or 'to flourish.' It is often associated with the meaning of 'noble' or 'high.'
Meaning
noble, high, to grow, to flourish
Language Evolution
Bryn, Bryan, Bryon
Historical Usage
The name Bryon gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to the influence of the poet Lord Byron.
Variants & Derivatives
Bryan, Brian, Bri
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Bryon is viewed as a modern and unique variant of Brian, carrying a sense of individuality and strength.
Famous People
Bryon Allen, Bryon D. McGregor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bryon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bryon"
"Bryon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3722nd of 7545 | 76 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2353rd of 6773 | 187 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 585th of 7552 | 3,177 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 414th of 10718 | 5,918 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 652nd of 16616 | 3,655 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1631st of 24088 | 1,335 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3729th of 23106 | 348 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22013th of 27321 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Bryon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
18.63% 415th/2227 |
23.17% 563rd/2430 |
29.72% 848th/2853 |
17.98% 499th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
10.25% 301st/2937 |
12.69% 442nd/3483 |
14.78% 520th/3518 |
9.87% 399th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.52% 535th/3685 |
14.61% 654th/4475 |
15.15% 787th/5194 |
9.96% 629th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.15% 1473rd/4582 |
34.84% 1799th/5164 |
26.08% 1907th/7313 |
24.91% 1859th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
58.47% 3989th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Bryon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bryon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bryon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.