Total births
2,600
Unisex name · since 1990
Bryer
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 2,600 babies named Bryer, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #870
- among boys today
- 2,600
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other boys
2,600 babies have been named Bryer since 1990, making it today's #870 unisex name.
Bryer has 2,600 recorded births among boys since 1990, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #870 as of the latest data, more common than 94% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #870 among boys today
- 2,600 born since 1990
- 2020s peak decade
- 94% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bryer is currently the #870 unisex name in America, more common than 94% of boys - 2,600 born since 1990, peaking in the 2020s.
- #870
- among boys today
- 2,600
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other boys
Bryer vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#870
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 94% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Bryer was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
382 babies were named Bryer in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Bryer compares
2,600 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bryer's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bryer | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,600 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 382 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bryer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bryer's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 12 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 382, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bryer at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2025
Current rank
#870
Active since
1990
Bryer popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 382
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Bryer popularity over time - girls
346 total births recorded since 2006 (Bryer as girls' name)
Bryer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Bryer's strongest decade.
1,048 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Bryer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 195
1990s
195 births
- 2000s 418
2000s
418 births
- 2010s
2010s
939 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,048 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,048 births (40% of all-time use).
How Bryer compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Bryer's total volume
Bryer vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bryer by state
Where Bryer concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 157 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 143 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 121 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 99 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 85 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 59 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Iowa | | 58 | 2.2% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 54 | 2.1% |
Ohio share of Bryer's total US births 6.0%
Even split
157 of 2,600 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 34 reporting states.
Bryer appears in 34 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bryer? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 2,600 babies named Bryer. Today it holds rank #870 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 382 births.
When was Bryer most popular? ▼
Bryer was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,048 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Bryer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bryer are Ohio (157 births), Texas (143 births), Missouri (121 births).
Is Bryer a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Bryer is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,600 births, and as a girl's name it has 346 births.
How long has the name Bryer been used? ▼
Records for Bryer go back to 1990, giving 36 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Bryer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bryan, Bryce, Bryson, Bryant, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bryer's data
- Ohio records the most Bryers (157 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bryer
Nearby Names Like Bryer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bryer
Bryan Boy
#308 389,589 births
Bryce Boy
#296 124,103 births
Bryson Boy
#147 83,241 births
Bryant Boy
#1177 51,697 births
Bryon Boy
#5671 14,720 births
Compare Bryer side by side: Bryer vs Bryan Bryer vs Bryce Bryer vs Bryson
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Bryer
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Agustin #872
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Watson #867
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Eugene #873
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Jerry #866
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33,593 births · Peak 1986
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bryer: #870 Unisex Name - 2,600 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bryer. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bryer draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.