Is Bryant a boy's or girl's name?

Bryant is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 237 recorded births.

When was Bryant most popular?

Bryant reached its peak popularity in 1989 with 1,737 births that year. It is currently ranked #1175 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Bryant?

Bryant is currently ranked #1175 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 51,550 babies since 1880.

Bryant

A Irish name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsIrishDeclining Also a pet name

#1175▼ 82in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Irish [in turn originating as a patronymic] derived from Brian.

Bryant is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, from the surname derived from Brian, from the Old Celtic bre, meaning 'high, noble' or 'hill, eminence.'

The name became iconic through Kobe Bryant — the Los Angeles Lakers legend whose extraordinary 20-year career and five NBA championships made him one of basketball's all-time greats. After his passing in 2020, Bryant saw a significant surge in use as parents honored his legacy. It carries athletic greatness and a deep sense of personal excellence.

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Popularity Over Time

Bryant was #318 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1175, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Bryant
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,334	#927	▼
2010s	4,724	#582	▼
2000s	8,499	#352	▼
1990s	9,969	#284	▲
1980s	9,662	#263	▲
1970s	6,152	#307	▲
1960s	5,341	#337	▲
1950s	2,256	#509	▲
1940s	1,040	#633	▲
1930s	780	#686	▼
1920s	882	#685	▲
1910s	498	#745	▲
1900s	142	#671	▼
1890s	162	#526	▲
1880s	109	#633	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Bryant
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	176	#1175	-20 (-10.2%)
2023	196	#1093	-57 (-22.5%)
2022	253	#913	-56 (-18.1%)
2021	309	#795	-91 (-22.8%)
2020	400	#657	+129 (47.6%)
2019	271	#831	-85 (-23.9%)
2018	356	#685	-110 (-23.6%)
2017	466	#582	-1 (-0.2%)
2016	467	#587	+41 (9.6%)
2015	426	#626	-51 (-10.7%)
2014	477	#582	-4 (-0.8%)
2013	481	#551	-76 (-13.6%)
2012	557	#484	-45 (-7.5%)
2011	602	#449	-19 (-3.1%)
2010	621	#438	-93 (-13.0%)
2009	714	#413	-14 (-1.9%)
2008	728	#404	+16 (2.2%)
2007	712	#408	-59 (-7.7%)
2006	771	#388	-43 (-5.3%)
2005	814	#361	-158 (-16.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Bryant as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Bryant has also been given to 237 girls in the U.S. since 1962.

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Current rank

237

Total births

1988

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Frequently Asked

Can Bryant be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Bryant is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1175. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Bryant, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology