boy's name
Brychan
BRUKH-an (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 89
Brychan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Brychan is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2005, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Brychan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Brychan?
In 2022, Brychan was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Brychan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Brychan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Brychan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Brychan
- Welsh BRUKH-an
Sibling Names for Brychan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Brychan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Brychan
How popular is the name Brychan?
In 2022, Brychan was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Brychan a girl's or a boy's name?
Brychan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Brychan?
Brychan has 2 syllables.
When was Brychan most popular?
Brychan peaked in 2005, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.