Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Brysten

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#6,240 (2013)

Total Babies

137

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2024

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#6240

Peak Rank

137

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brysten

Brysten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 13 Brystens were born — ranking #6,240 that year. As of 2026, Brysten ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Brystens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Brysten

Phonetically similar names — useful when Brysten 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 Brysten

What does the name Brysten mean?

Brysten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brysten in 2026?

In 2026, Brysten ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Brysten most popular?

Brysten reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #6,240 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Brysten a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Brysten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brysten include Meko, Bronc, Rushton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brysten

Brysten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Brysten's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #6,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Brysten'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.