Bryar - A very unique male name
Bryar at a glance
Bryar is ranked #1972 among boy baby names in 2025, with 35 births in 2025. It peaked in 2013 at #1569 and first appeared on the charts in 1994.
- Rank in 2025
- #1972
- Births in 2025
- 35
- Peak year
- 2013 (#1569)
- First appeared
- 1994
- Trend
- #2291 in 2020 → #1972 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 41,894 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.3/5 (19 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 41,894 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bryar peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 1569.
Famous with this name
Paul Bryar
Claudia Bryar
Nickie Bryar
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Bryar is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bryar is currently topping the baby name charts in Arkansas at position #496 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,635.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bryar is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Bryar origin and meaning
Modern respelling of Briar
A respelling of Briar, the English nature word for a thorny bush (also sweet briar, a wild rose)
Bryar swaps I for Y in Briar, a nature word name. Recorded since 1994 for boys, it peaked in 2013. The spoken name is two syllables (BRY-er) despite the data table listing one. It belongs to the surname-and-nature crossover fashion of the 2010s.
Attested etymology
Bryar is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Bryar, pop culture references for the name Bryar and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Bryar
We've found the following names that sound similar to Bryar, sorted by popularity.
Barry / Briar / Bear / Berry / Bryer / Brewer / Barrie / Bauer / Bray / Bora /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1972 |
| 2024 | 2692 |
| 2023 | 3031 |
| 2022 | 3136 |
| 2021 | 2231 |
| 2020 | 2291 |
| 2019 | 1703 |
| 2018 | 1632 |
| 2017 | 2177 |
| 2016 | 2395 |
| 2015 | 2147 |
| 2014 | 1854 |
| 2013 | 1569 |
| 2012 | 1697 |
| 2011 | 2796 |
| 2010 | 2016 |
| 2009 | 2679 |
| 2008 | 3910 |
| 2005 | 2877 |
| 2004 | 3769 |
| 2003 | 2623 |
| 2001 | 3113 |
| 1995 | 3102 |
| 1994 | 1960 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 496 |
| Alabama | 628 |
| Tennessee | 857 |
| Indiana | 964 |
| Illinois | 1317 |
| Texas | 2635 |
Even more about Bryar
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Bryar a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Bryar?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
BRY-er · /ˈbraɪər/
The data table lists 1 syllable, but Bryar is spoken in two: BRY-er.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Briar — The standard nature-name spelling, more common for girls
- Bryer — Another respelling
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1994, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
NatureWord name
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Bryar for a rugged nature name — thorny, outdoorsy — with the Y spelling marking it for a boy.
Worth knowing
- Heard identically to Briar, which skews feminine; spelling must always be specified.
