girl's name
Bryony
BRY-uh-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 3,884
Bryony is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 362 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 40,535 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bryony 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 | 1,314 |
| 2000s | 1,309 |
| 2010s | 411 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 146 |
How Popular Is Bryony?
In 2025, Bryony was given to 13 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Bryony Is Used
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 Bryony
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bryony Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bryony over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bryony
- English BRY-uh-nee /ˈbraɪəni/
Sibling Names for Bryony
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bryony — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bryony
How popular is the name Bryony?
In 2025, Bryony was given to 13 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Bryony a girl's or a boy's name?
Bryony is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bryony?
Bryony has 3 syllables.
When was Bryony most popular?
Bryony peaked in 1996, when 362 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Bryony a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Bryony currently ranks #2,276 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.