Brydin
A modern invented name possibly representing a blend of "bridge" and "din".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Brydin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brydin today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brydin births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brydin. 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 Brydin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,020
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Brydin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brydin 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 Brydin 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brydin
The given name Brydin is believed to have originated from the Welsh language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Welsh word "bryn," which means a hill or a mound, combined with the suffix "-din," often used to denote a fortified place or a settlement.
In ancient Welsh legends and folklore, there are mentions of places and settlements with names that bear a resemblance to Brydin, suggesting a possible connection to historical locations or landmarks. However, no definitive records exist that directly link the name to any specific historical figures or events from that era.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Brydin dates back to the 15th century, when it appeared in a few historical documents and parish records from Wales. One notable individual bearing this name was Brydin ap Rhys (born circa 1420), a Welsh landowner and minor nobleman who was recorded as owning lands in the region of Carmarthenshire.
In the 16th century, a clergyman named Brydin Williams (1520-1592) gained some recognition for his involvement in the translation of the Bible into Welsh, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Welsh language during that period.
Moving forward to the 18th century, a Welsh artist named Brydin Jones (1710-1785) became known for his landscape paintings depicting the scenic beauty of Wales, often featuring rolling hills and rural landscapes that may have been inspired by the name's connection to the word "bryn."
In the 19th century, a Welsh politician and advocate for workers' rights named Brydin Davies (1835-1912) gained prominence for his efforts in improving labor conditions and promoting social reforms in the industrial regions of Wales.
Another noteworthy figure was Brydin Evans (1860-1932), a Welsh historian and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Wales, contributing to the preservation and understanding of Welsh heritage.
While the name Brydin has its roots in the Welsh language and culture, it has not been widely popular or commonly used in modern times, remaining a relatively rare and unique name choice.
People
Brydin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brydin 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
Brydin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brydin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brydin 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Brydin a common name?
We classify Brydin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brydin most popular?
The single biggest year for Brydin was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brydin is about 15 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 Brydin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brydin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brydin 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 Brydin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brydin 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 Brydin 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 Brydin as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.