Boy · #836 in 2026

Brycen

Name: Popularity of the name Brycen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Brycen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#836

Peak Rank

#318 (2011)

Total Babies

14K

5-Yr Trend

-37%

2000

First Year

2016

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#11624

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brycen

Brycen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 999 Brycens were born — ranking #318 that year. As of 2026, Brycen ranks #836 for baby boys with 295 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 14K Brycens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Brycen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Brycen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Bryson
Brison
Brasen
Brisson
Bresson
Brassen
Brassin
Brian
Bison
Bryan
Brazen
Berson

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brycen

What does the name Brycen mean?

Brycen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brycen in 2026?

In 2026, Brycen ranks #836 among boys' names in the U.S., with 295 babies given the name that year.

When was Brycen most popular?

Brycen reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #318 that year with 999 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Brycen most popular?

Brycen has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Delaware, Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Brycen.

Is Brycen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Brycen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Brycen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brycen include Houston, Wilburn, Smith. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brycen

Brycen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 14K births in the dataset. Brycen's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #318. Use the chart and map above to compare Brycen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.