Briceson
Son of Brice, a name of English origin meaning "brickmaker or mason".
Name Census estimates that about 211 living Americans carry the first name Briceson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Briceson today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Briceson births was 2011 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Briceson. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
211
~ 1 in 1,624,428 Americans
Peak year
2011
16 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,574
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Briceson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Briceson from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 86 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Briceson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Briceson by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Briceson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Briceson
The given name Briceson has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era in the 5th to 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the combination of the Old English words "bric" meaning bridge or causeway, and "sunu" meaning son. Thus, the name Briceson could be interpreted as "son of the bridge" or "son of the causeway."
This name was most prevalent in the regions of present-day England, where Anglo-Saxon settlements and communities thrived during the early medieval period. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from monasteries and abbeys, where scribes meticulously documented births, deaths, and significant events.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Briceson was a nobleman who lived in the 8th century during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. He was mentioned in the Ecclesiastical History of the English People, a historical work written by the Venerable Bede, a renowned monk and scholar of the time.
Another notable figure was Briceson of Lindisfarne, a monk who lived in the 9th century and was part of the community on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, located off the northeast coast of England. He is believed to have played a significant role in preserving and copying ancient manuscripts during the Viking raids that threatened the island's monastic settlement.
In the 11th century, a warrior named Briceson fought alongside King Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, as recorded in the Bayeux Tapestry, a remarkable embroidered cloth depicting the Norman conquest of England. Although the battle resulted in a Norman victory, Briceson's valor and bravery were immortalized in this historical record.
During the 12th century, a prominent cleric named Briceson served as the Bishop of Durham, known for his dedication to the spiritual guidance of his flock and his contributions to the construction of Durham Cathedral, one of the most impressive examples of Norman architecture in England.
In the 15th century, a merchant named Briceson from York was mentioned in historical records for his successful trade ventures and his involvement in the establishment of guilds, organizations that played a crucial role in the economic and social life of medieval towns.
While the name Briceson may not be as commonly used today, it holds a rich historical significance, reflecting the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Anglo-Saxon period and the lives of individuals who left their mark on various aspects of society, from religion and warfare to trade and architecture.
People
Briceson + last name combinations
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FAQ
Briceson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Briceson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 211 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Briceson going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,624,428 US residents.
Is Briceson a common name?
We classify Briceson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 213 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Briceson most popular?
The single biggest year for Briceson was 2011, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Briceson is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Briceson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Briceson in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.