Bryn
Bryn is a unisex name of Welsh origin meaning “hill, mound.” A simple, resonant Welsh name meaning hill, Bryn evokes the rolling landscape of Wales.
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how do you pronounce Bryn?
BRIN
where does the name Bryn come from?
Bryn means hill or mound in Welsh, and it is also a place name in Greater Manchester.
While traditionally masculine in Wales, it has become unisex in international usage. The name is spare and strong, capturing the elemental beauty of the Welsh countryside.
the history of Bryn
Its use as a first name can be traced unusually precisely. The Liberal politician John Roberts, of Bryn Adda in Bangor, adopted Bryn as a first name when he became MP for Caernarvonshire in 1885, to avoid confusion with another MP named John. Census records for England and Wales show 2 bearers in 1851 and 8 by 1881, none of them in Wales; the first Welsh-recorded Bryn appears in 1891, and there were 28 by 1901.
how popular is this name?
Bryn has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 6 years since 1999, and fell outside it for 10. It peaked at #744 in 2011, and ranked #966 in 2014.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2014 | #966 |
| 2013 | #803 |
| 2012 | #779 |
| 2011 | #744 |
| 1999 | #975 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Bryn fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Bryn?
- Bryn Terfel (Welsh bass-baritone opera singer)
- Bryn Mawr College (named after the Welsh word for 'big hill')
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quick answers about Bryn
What does the name Bryn mean?
Bryn means “hill, mound”.
What is the origin of the name Bryn?
Bryn comes from the Welsh naming tradition.
How popular is the name Bryn?
Bryn ranked #966 in the US in 2014, according to Social Security data.
Is Bryn a boy or girl name?
Bryn is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Bryn?
Bryn is pronounced BRIN, with 1 syllable.
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