Brycen

A Welsh name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsWelshDeclining Also a pet name
#752 41in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Brycen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant spelling of Bryson or Brycen, derived from the Welsh name Bryce — from the Brittonic briganti meaning 'noble,' 'exalted,' or 'high.' The -en ending gives it a contemporary flair.

Brycen sits in the Bry- naming family alongside Bryson, Bryce, and Bryant. The -en ending places it in the modern American tradition of Aiden, Hayden, and Caiden. With over 13,000 U.S. births, it has genuine traction as a fresh take on a name with genuine Welsh Celtic roots.

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Popularity Over Time

Brycen has 45+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Brycen
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,870
2010s7,348
2000s3,582
1990s765
1980s136
1970s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(45 years, 19762024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Brycen
YearBirthsRank
2024339#752
2023316#793
2022363#722
2021403#669
2020449#608
2019534#534
2018572#501
2017605#484
2016643#477
2015670#452
2014772#403
2013815#374
2012931#338
2011999#318
2010807#365
2009596#457
2008574#482
2007440#582
2006415#591
2005340#639

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

Brycen as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Brycen has also been given to 26 girls in the U.S. since 2000.

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Current rank
26
Total births
2004
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Brycen be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Brycen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #752. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Brycen has two lives

Brycen, the baby name
#752boys
13,706 babies
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Brycen, the pet name
#6604pet name
9 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19762024) · Methodology