Find out how popular the first name Bryton has been for the last 39 years (from 1985 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bryton by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Bryton is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 93% of people named Bryton being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 37 male babies and 5 female babies born with the name Bryton.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 5 baby girls were named Bryton in 2023, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Bryton

The name Bryton has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Britons, the people who inhabited the island of Great Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasions. It is derived from the word "Brython," which means "Briton" or "British." The Britons were a Celtic people who lived in what is now England, Wales, and parts of Scotland.

The name Bryton first appeared in historical records during the Roman occupation of Britain, which began in the 1st century AD. It was used as a personal name by some of the Britons who lived under Roman rule. The earliest recorded example of the name Bryton dates back to the 2nd century AD, when it was inscribed on a Roman tombstone found in the city of Bath.

In the 5th and 6th centuries, after the Romans had left Britain, the name Bryton continued to be used by the Celtic Britons who lived in the areas that would later become Wales and Cornwall. One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Bryton ap Gwrgan, a 6th-century king of the Britons who ruled in what is now southern Wales.

During the Middle Ages, the name Bryton became less common, but it was still used occasionally by the Welsh and Cornish people. One notable example from this period is Bryton Nicol, a 14th-century Welsh scholar and author who wrote a chronicle of the history of Wales.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Bryton experienced a small revival in popularity, particularly among the English gentry who were interested in Celtic culture and history. One of the most famous people with this name from this period was Bryton Traherne, a 17th-century English poet and philosopher who wrote about the beauty of nature and the human soul.

Another notable figure was Bryton Gwynne, a 17th-century Welsh lawyer and antiquarian who wrote extensively about the history and customs of Wales. He was also involved in the translation of the Bible into Welsh.

In the 19th century, the name Bryton became more widely used again, particularly in Wales and Cornwall, as there was a renewed interest in Celtic culture and language. One of the most famous people with this name from this period was Bryton Rees, a Welsh poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Welsh literary renaissance of the late 19th century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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