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