Brycon
A name of Greek origin meaning "to swell forth".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Brycon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brycon today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brycon births was 2014 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brycon. 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 Brycon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2014
7 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#9,789
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Brycon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brycon 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 Brycon 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brycon
The name Brycon is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots tracing back to the classical era of ancient Greece. It is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "bryco," meaning "to bite or gnash," and "on," which translates to "being." Together, the name Brycon carries the meaning of "one who bites or gnashes."
This name is closely associated with the ancient Greek mythological figure Brycon, a fearsome warrior known for his ferocity in battle. Brycon was said to have fought alongside the legendary heroes of the Trojan War, and his name was immortalized in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Brycon dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared on an ancient Greek inscription found in the ruins of the city of Delphi. This inscription honored a man named Brycon, who had made significant contributions to the city's temple complex.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Brycon. One such figure was Brycon of Acarnania, a Greek poet and playwright who lived in the 3rd century BCE. His works, though largely lost to time, were celebrated for their wit and humor.
Another prominent Brycon was a 1st-century BCE Greek philosopher and scholar from the city of Rhodes. He was renowned for his expertise in the field of rhetoric and was said to have taught the famous Roman orator Cicero.
In the 2nd century CE, a Roman soldier named Brycon gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Marcomannic Wars. His exploits were recorded in the writings of the Roman historian Cassius Dio.
Moving forward to the Byzantine era, a monk named Brycon of Ephesus lived in the 6th century CE. He was revered for his piety and wisdom, and his teachings on Christian spirituality were widely studied in monastic circles.
Lastly, in the 12th century CE, a French crusader named Brycon de Montfort participated in the Third Crusade, fighting alongside King Richard the Lionheart. His valor and skill in combat were celebrated in the chronicles of the time.
People
Brycon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brycon 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
Brycon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brycon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brycon 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Brycon a common name?
We classify Brycon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brycon most popular?
The single biggest year for Brycon was 2014, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brycon is about 12 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 Brycon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brycon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brycon 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 Brycon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brycon 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 Brycon 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 many people have the name Brycon?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Brycon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.