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BRIS-tuhl
Bristol
OriginPlace-name
Meaning"the site of the bridge"
GenderGirl
US Rank#728
Top 1000
About Bristol
The name Bristol is currently ranked #728 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #390 in 2019. The name is most popular in West Virginia, West Virginia, and North Dakota. Bristol is occasionally used for boys in 2025.
Pronounced BRIS-tuhl. 2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Bristol ranked #728 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #390 in 2019.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #424 | 755 | 422.6 |
| 2015 | #448 | 705 | 394.9 |
| 2016 | #526 | 590 | 333 |
| 2017 | #490 | 638 | 369.5 |
| 2018 | #510 | 609 | 358 |
| 2019 | #390 | 788 | 469.5 |
| 2020 | #491 | 621 | 384.2 |
| 2021 | #452 | 691 | 421.1 |
| 2022 | #513 | 609 | 371.3 |
| 2023 | #529 | 574 | 357.7 |
| 2024 | #635 | 463 | 285.8 |
| 2025 | #728 | 382 | 237.7 |
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