Bryan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #559 in 2001 with 34 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 89 births ranking #456. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 12.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 8,465 boys born was named Bryan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Bryan is a spelling variant of Brian and carries the same Irish roots and usual sense of nobility or height. The y spelling gives it a slightly newer look while keeping the older name's history intact.
The name follows the long Irish tradition of Brian but became especially popular in the United States through the Bryan spelling. It offers a familiar sound with a subtly different visual style.