Boy · #5,413 in 2026

Bryden

Bryden is a surname of Lowland Scots origin. Notable people with the surname include:Beryl Bryden (1920–1998), English jazz singer Bill Bryden (1942–2022), Scottish actor Dave Bryden (1927–2013), Australian footballer James Bryden (1877–1917), New Zealand cricketer James L. Bryden (1833–1880), British epidemiologist in India John G.

Current Rank
#5,413
Peak Rank
#1,202 (2013)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-59%
2001
First Year
2022
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#13009
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Bryden

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

Bryden is a surname of Lowland Scots origin. Notable people with the surname include:Beryl Bryden (1920–1998), English jazz singer Bill Bryden (1942–2022), Scottish actor Dave Bryden (1927–2013), Australian footballer James Bryden (1877–1917), New Zealand cricketer James L. Bryden (1833–1880), British epidemiologist in India John G.

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The Story of Bryden

Bryden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 149 Brydens were born — ranking #1,202 that year. As of 2026, Bryden ranks #5,413 for baby boys with 17 births, falling sharply (-59%). In total, more than 2K Brydens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Bryden

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bryden

What does the name Bryden mean?
Bryden is a surname of Lowland Scots origin. Notable people with the surname include:Beryl Bryden (1920–1998), English jazz singer Bill Bryden (1942–2022), Scottish actor Dave Bryden (1927–2013), Australian footballer James Bryden (1877–1917), New Zealand cricketer James L. Bryden (1833–1880), British epidemiologist in India John G.
How popular is Bryden in 2026?
In 2026, Bryden ranks #5,413 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.
When was Bryden most popular?
Bryden reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #1,202 that year with 149 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Bryden most popular?
Bryden has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Kansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bryden.
Is Bryden a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bryden is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Bryden?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bryden include Neill, Jarrel, Adyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Bryden

Bryden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Bryden's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #1,202. Use the chart and map above to compare Bryden'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.