Compare two names
Brian and Bryan side by side: Brian peaked in 1972 and Bryan in 1985; in 2025 they were given to 979 and 1,005 babies.
Brian and Bryan, year by year
Girls and boys together; Brian solid, Bryan dashed.
| Brian | Bryan | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 979 | 1,005 |
| Rank 2025 | #339 among boys’ names | #336 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 1,178,298 | 391,306 |
| Peak year | 1972 | 1985 |
| Girls | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Alive, estimated | 1.03 million | 353,000 |
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.