Unisex · #12,490 in 2026

Bryne

Bryne is a town in Time Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of the municipality of Time and it is also one of the 50 largest towns/cities in Norway. Bryne's location in the region of Stavanger/Sandnes and its road and rail links have made Bryne a popular area for commuters.

Current Rank
#12,490
Peak Rank
#3,098 (1961)
Total Babies
109
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,825 (6 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,098 (109 total)
👦As Boy Name
1958
First Year
2009
Last Year
1961
Peak Year
#3098
Peak Rank
109
Total Count
18
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1987
First Year
1987
Last Year
1987
Peak Year
#9825
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Bryne

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

Bryne is a town in Time Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of the municipality of Time and it is also one of the 50 largest towns/cities in Norway. Bryne's location in the region of Stavanger/Sandnes and its road and rail links have made Bryne a popular area for commuters.

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Origin & history
Mølledammen, Bryne The village of Bryne was founded as Thime Stasjon , since this was the location of the Thime Station along the Jærbanen railroad going from Stavanger to Egersund . The small village, which grew up around an old farm of the same name (Time parish farm #1), was one of many popping up around the new stations on the railroad that was completed in 1878. A new chapel was soon built, as well as a store, a wool-processing factory and a dairy farm. Several industries related to agriculture also emerged, producing ploughs, mowers and harvesting equipment. Many years later in 1949, the

The Story of Bryne

As a girl name

Bryne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 6 Brynes were born — ranking #9,825 that year. As of 2026, Bryne ranks #9,825 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Brynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Bryne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1958, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 8 Brynes were born — ranking #3,098 that year. As of 2026, Bryne ranks #12,490 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 109 Brynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Bryne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bryne 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 Bryne

What does the name Bryne mean?
Bryne is a town in Time Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of the municipality of Time and it is also one of the 50 largest towns/cities in Norway. Bryne's location in the region of Stavanger/Sandnes and its road and rail links have made Bryne a popular area for commuters.
How popular is Bryne in 2026?
In 2026, Bryne ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bryne most popular?
Bryne reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #3,098 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Bryne a unisex name?
Yes — Bryne is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 5% of Brynes assigned female and 95% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Bryne?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bryne include Heliodoro, Phillipp, Dermott. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👦 Similar Boy Names

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Heliodoro
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Phillipp
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Dermott
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Geordie
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👧 Similar Girl Names

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Ariene
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Kelleye
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Veronice
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Aricia
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About the name Bryne

Bryne is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 109 births in the dataset. Bryne's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #3,098. Use the chart and map above to compare Bryne'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.