Bryonna
A feminine name derived from the Irish surname O'Briain, meaning "descendant of Brian".
Name Census estimates that about 873 living Americans carry the first name Bryonna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bryonna today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bryonna births was 2000 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bryonna. 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
873
~ 1 in 392,617 Americans
Peak year
2000
59 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,663
Tracked since 1987
Census
Bryonna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 689 people with the first name Bryonna, which placed it at #16,394 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,394
National first-name rank
People counted
689
689 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
44.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bryonna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Bryonna is Black at 44.8%. The next largest groups are White (34.8%) and Two or More Races (10.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Bryonna described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Bryonna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American44.8% · 309
- White34.8% · 240
- Two or more races10.0% · 69
- Hispanic or Latino8.7% · 60
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 1
Popularity
Bryonna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bryonna from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 457 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bryonna 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 Bryonna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bryonnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New York, California recorded the most babies named Bryonna, while New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bryonna
The name Bryonna is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origin or etymology. It appears to be a combination of the prefix "Bry-" and the suffix "-onna," but the roots and meanings behind these elements are uncertain.
While the name Bryonna does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions of the United States. However, due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention this name.
Despite its lack of historical significance, several individuals have borne the name Bryonna throughout the years. One of the earliest recorded instances is Bryonna Davidson, an American actress born in 1987, who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Another notable Bryonna is Bryonna Burrows, an American basketball player born in 1995, who played for the University of Southern Mississippi. Her athletic achievements have brought some recognition to the name in the realm of sports.
In the world of music, Bryonna Hearn, an American singer and songwriter born in 1998, has gained popularity for her soulful vocals and songwriting skills. Her music has been well-received, especially within the contemporary R&B genre.
Additionally, Bryonna Wright, an American entrepreneur born in 1990, has made her mark in the business world. Her successful ventures have brought attention to the name Bryonna in professional circles.
Lastly, Bryonna Auffant, an American activist born in 1994, has been instrumental in various social justice movements, advocating for human rights and equality. Her work has brought recognition to the name Bryonna in the realm of activism.
While the name Bryonna may lack a deep historical lineage, these individuals have helped to establish its presence in modern times, contributing to its growing popularity and recognition across various fields and regions.
People
Bryonna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bryonna 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
Bryonna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bryonna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 873 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bryonna 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 392,617 US residents.
Is Bryonna a common name?
We classify Bryonna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 892 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bryonna most popular?
The single biggest year for Bryonna was 2000, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bryonna is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Bryonna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 689 people with the name Bryonna, or 0.23 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,394 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Bryonna in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Bryonna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Bryonna appears almost entirely female. Of the 688 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Bryonna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Bryonna is Black at 44.8%. The next largest groups are White (34.8%) and Two or More Races (10.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Bryonna most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Bryonna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.8% (309 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Bryonna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bryonna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bryonna in the SSA data are female. 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 Bryonna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bryonna 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 Bryonna 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.
How many people have Bryonna as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Bryonna, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.