Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Brydon

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#3,233 (2014)

Total Babies

534

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#3233

Peak Rank

534

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brydon

Brydon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 34 Brydons were born — ranking #3,233 that year. As of 2026, Brydon ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 534 Brydons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Brydon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Brydon 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 Brydon

What does the name Brydon mean?

Brydon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brydon in 2026?

In 2026, Brydon ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Brydon most popular?

Brydon reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #3,233 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

Brydon has historically been most popular in Ohio, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Brydon.

Is Brydon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Brydon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brydon include Ariston, Jak, Aydrian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brydon

Brydon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 534 births in the dataset. Brydon's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #3,233. Use the chart and map above to compare Brydon'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.