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Bryan

Boy name · 2,303 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Bryan: 2,303 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 137 births in 1981.

Bryan is the English and Scots variant of the Irish name Brian, which derives from the Old Celtic *brigant-* meaning "high, noble" or "exalted." The most famous historical bearer is the root name itself: Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland who drove out the Vikings. More recent Bryans include the rock singer Bryan Adams and the Emmy-winning actor Bryan Cranston. The name also appears in the placename

Boy 49 of 52 years

Peak year
1981137 babies
Latest (2025)
#6474 babies
Total births
2,303since 1974
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1981 · 137
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).