Brycn
A masculine name of Welsh origin meaning "hill" or "high place".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Brycn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brycn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brycn births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brycn. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brycn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,424
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Brycn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brycn 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 Brycn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brycn
The given name Brycn has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the 5th century AD during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. It is derived from the Old English word "brycg," which means "bridge" or "causeway." The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who lived near a bridge or were associated with the construction or maintenance of bridges.
In the early medieval period, the name Brycn appeared in various historical records and chronicles. One notable figure was Brycn, a 7th-century King of Dumnonia, a region in what is now southwestern England. He is mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and is credited with defeating the invading Saxons in a battle near the River Parrett.
Another early bearer of the name was Brycn, a 9th-century Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire, England. He is recorded in the abbey's annals for his leadership and contributions to the monastic community.
During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, the name Brycn fell out of favor and was largely replaced by Norman French names. However, it resurfaced in the late Middle Ages, albeit with various spellings such as Bryn, Bryen, and Brion.
One notable figure from this period was Brion de Launay (c. 1390-1463), a French knight and military commander who served under Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War. He participated in several significant battles and played a crucial role in the Siege of Orléans.
In the 16th century, the name Brycn experienced a revival in England, particularly among Puritan families who sought to revive ancient Saxon names. One prominent individual was Bryen Tew (c. 1525-1581), an English Puritan minister and author who was known for his controversial theological writings.
Another notable bearer of the name was Brion Jonson (c. 1572-1637), an English playwright and poet who was a contemporary of William Shakespeare. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of the Jacobean era.
In more recent centuries, the name Brycn has remained relatively uncommon but has been used sporadically. One example is Bryen Langfield (1929-2005), a British actor and screenwriter best known for his roles in television series such as "The Prisoner" and "Doctor Who."
People
Brycn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brycn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brycn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brycn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brycn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Brycn a common name?
We classify Brycn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brycn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brycn was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brycn is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brycn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brycn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brycn 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.
Is Brycn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brycn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brycn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Brycn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.