Total births
203
Girls' name · since 1997
Bryssa
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 203 babies named Bryssa, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #14211
- among girls today
- 203
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Bryssa is the #14211 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 203 recorded since 1997.
Bryssa has 203 recorded births among girls since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #14211 as of the latest data, more common than 20% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2024.
- #14211 among girls today
- 203 born since 1997
- 2000s peak decade
- 20% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Bryssa is currently the #14211 girls' name in America, more common than 20% of girls - 203 born since 1997, peaking in the 2000s.
- #14211
- among girls today
- 203
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Bryssa vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#14211
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 20% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Bryssa was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
16 babies were named Bryssa in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Bryssa compares
203 37th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Bryssa's all-time total is 47% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bryssa | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 203 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 48 | 19,840 |
Bryssa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Bryssa's full recorded timeline at 2008, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 16 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Bryssa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#14,211
Active since
1997
Bryssa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2024
- Peak year (2009)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Bryssa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Bryssa's strongest decade.
109 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Bryssa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
109 births
- 2010s
2010s
69 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 109 births (54% of all-time use).
Bryssa by state
Where Bryssa concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 5.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Bryssa's total US births 5.4%
Even split
11 of 203 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bryssa? ▼
Bryssa has been given to 203 babies in the U.S. since 1997, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #14211 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Bryssa most popular? ▼
Bryssa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 109 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Bryssa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bryssa are Texas (11 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Bryssa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bryssa since 1997 -- 28 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Bryssa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brynn, Brynlee, Bryanna, Brylee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bryssa's data
- Bryssa's decade-level peak was the 2000s (109 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Bryssas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Bryssa
Nearby Names Like Bryssa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bryssa
Brynn Girl
#384 29,816 births
Brynlee Girl
#230 22,229 births
Bryanna Girl
#1727 19,643 births
Brylee Girl
#1017 11,164 births
Bryn Girl
#2104 7,532 births
Compare Bryssa side by side: Bryssa vs Brynn Bryssa vs Brynlee Bryssa vs Bryanna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bryssa
Breland #14210
89 births · Peak 2017
Daysie #14212
113 births · Peak 2009
Anelly #14209
127 births · Peak 2012
Elasia #14213
195 births · Peak 2010
Ameris #14208
361 births · Peak 2007
Gwendalynn #14214
293 births · Peak 2008
Adianna #14207
283 births · Peak 2006
Ilayda #14215
139 births · Peak 2000
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1997–2024 (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. "Bryssa: #14211 Girls' Name - 203 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bryssa. 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 Bryssa 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 July 2026.