Brysyn
A diminutive form of the English name "Brian", originating from the Celtic "Bru" meaning hill or high place.
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Brysyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brysyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brysyn births was 2011 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brysyn. 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
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
2011
16 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,396
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Brysyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brysyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Brysyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brysyn 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 Brysyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brysyn
The name Brysyn has its roots in the ancient Brittonic language, which was spoken by the Celtic Britons in the regions of modern-day Great Britain and parts of northwestern France. It is believed to have originated during the Iron Age, which spanned from around 800 BC to the Roman conquest of Britain in the 1st century AD.
Brysyn is thought to be derived from the Brittonic word "brys," which means "swift" or "rapid." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who were known for their speed or agility, perhaps as hunters, messengers, or warriors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brysyn can be found in the Gododdin, an ancient British poem believed to have been composed in the 6th or 7th century AD. The poem commemorates the Battle of Catraeth, fought between the Britons and the Saxons around 600 AD, and mentions a warrior named Brysyn who is praised for his bravery and prowess on the battlefield.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Brysyn. One of the most renowned was Brysyn ap Gwyllym (1275-1349), a Welsh poet and bard who lived during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He is celebrated for his intricate and eloquent poems, many of which were composed in praise of Welsh princes and noblemen.
Another notable figure was Brysyn Cadwaladr (1520-1587), a Welsh scholar and translator who played a crucial role in the dissemination of Protestant teachings in Wales during the Reformation. He is best known for his translations of various religious texts, including portions of the Bible, into the Welsh language.
In the realm of military leadership, Brysyn Glyndwr (1355-1415) was a prominent Welsh commander who fought alongside Owain Glyndwr in the Welsh Revolt against English rule in the early 15th century. His bravery and tactical acumen earned him a reputation as one of the most formidable warriors of his time.
Brysyn ap Rhys (1490-1550) was a Welsh landowner and politician who served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of King Henry VIII. He was known for his advocacy of Welsh cultural and linguistic rights, and his efforts to promote the use of the Welsh language in official settings.
Finally, Brysyn Vaughan (1615-1678) was a Welsh philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics. His works, which explored the nature of reality and moral philosophy, were widely read and influential among intellectuals of the 17th century.
People
Brysyn + last name combinations
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Other names starting with B
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FAQ
Brysyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brysyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brysyn 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Brysyn a common name?
We classify Brysyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brysyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brysyn was 2011, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brysyn is about 11 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 Brysyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brysyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brysyn 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 Brysyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brysyn 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 Brysyn 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 Brysyn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Brysyn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.