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The name Bryan peaked for girls at #1610 in 1983. Bryan is also used for boys, ranking #305 in 2024.

The name Bryan is a boy's name of Irish, British origin meaning "strong, virtuous, and honorable".

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An alternate spelling of Brian, Bryan's one of the most enduring of Irish imports. Bryan is now slightly more popular than the original, with associations to Bryan Cranston, Bryan Ferry and Bryan Brown.

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The name Bryan is currently ranked #305 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #42 in 1977. The name is most popular in BRYAN, BRYAN, and BRYAN. Bryan is occasionally used for girls in 2021.

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