Boy · #9,639 in 2026

Brycon

Brycon is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Bryconidae, and order Characiformes. The fishes in this genus are found in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. Despite not being closely related to true trout, they are sometimes called South American trout.

Current Rank
#9,639
Peak Rank
#9,639 (2014)
Total Babies
7
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2014
First Year
2014
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#9639
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Brycon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Brycon is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Bryconidae, and order Characiformes. The fishes in this genus are found in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. Despite not being closely related to true trout, they are sometimes called South American trout.

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The Story of Brycon

Brycon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 7 Brycons were born — ranking #9,639 that year. As of 2026, Brycon ranks #9,639 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Brycons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Brycon

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brycon

What does the name Brycon mean?
Brycon is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Bryconidae, and order Characiformes. The fishes in this genus are found in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. Despite not being closely related to true trout, they are sometimes called South American trout.
How popular is Brycon in 2026?
In 2026, Brycon ranks #9,639 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Brycon most popular?
Brycon reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #9,639 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Brycon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Brycon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Brycon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brycon include Falco, Kellam, Sa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brycon

Brycon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 7 births in the dataset. Brycon's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #9,639. Use the chart and map above to compare Brycon'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.