Today's name is Bryan.
BRYAN
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English
Pronounced: BRIE-ən [key]
Variant of BRIAN
BRIAN
Gender: Masculine
Usage: Irish, English, Ancient Irish
Pronounced: BRIE-ən (Irish, English) [key]
The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble". It was borne by the semi-legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was slain in the Battle of Clontarf, though his forces were decisively victorious. The name was common in Ireland before his time, and even more so afterwards. It came into use in England in the Middle Ages, introduced by Breton settlers. It subsequently became rare, but was revived in the 20th century.
The name Bryan is at the number 82 spot on the Social Security List for 2008. Bryan first appears on the SS list at number 812 in 1883. Bryan falls on and off the list over the next 11 yrs until 1894 when Bryan makes the number 740 spot and the following year making a huge jump in 1895 to the number359 spot followed in 1896 at the number 116 spot. Bryan yo-yoed over the next several decades until the 1920's where it finally steadied out and slowly rose in popularity from there. By 1959 Bryan was in the top 100 at the number 94 spot. In 1971 Bryan made it to the top 50 at the number 48 spot. Bryan peeked in 1977 at the number 42 spot, then slowly decreased in popularity until 2008 where it sits nicely at the number 82 spot.
The SS list, lists the name Brain at the number 87 spot for 2008. This spelling first appears on the SS list in 1925 at the number 872 spot. Brian gained in popularity very quickly and by the 1940s it was in the top 100. Brian peeked at the number 8 spot in 1970 and again at the number 8 spot from 1972 to 1977. By far more popular than the Bryan spelling of the same year 1977 at the number 42 spot. After 1977 Brian decreased in popularity steadily till the current rating in 2008 at the number 87 spot.
I personally prefer the traditional spelling of Brian. I don't mind the -y- spelling, but see it as a bit too trendy looking and too similar to Ryan. Brain/Bryan is a very nice strong and masculine name. It's a bit common, but i really do like it a lot.
I've known quite a view Brain's/Bryan's growing up and I cannot think of one that was cruel, or mean hearted; all were very good guys. I think Brian/Bryan might make a very nice middle name these days since it's first name appeal has somewhat faded. Brian/Bryan conjures up images of a hulking football player, a bit of a nerdy guy, a friendly outgoing young man, and a bad boy...all at the same time. This name is extremely versatile in that way. I think Brian would be wonderful for a little boy and ages quite well, while I think Bryan would make an okay name if you're more into the trendy spellings and looking for a more spunky look. Brian would be a great middle name as well, but I cannot say the same of the spelling Bryan for a middle. It's just too trendy.
First/Middles for Brian/Bryan that might appeal to people:
Brian James
Brian Walker
Brian Wyatt
Brian Thomas
Brian Austen
Brian Wayne
Brian Donovan
Brian Laurence
Brian Chase
Bryan Edward
Bryan Cody
Bryan Liam
Bryan Wesley
Bryan Carson
Bryan Lee
Robert Brian
Marcus Brian
Samuel Brian
Patrick Brian
Levi Brian
Anthony Brian
I really love the idea of Brian Cody (though I have it as Bryan Cody). I think something a bit more formal like Brian Laurence is wonderful. I do like Bryan Wesley a lot as well in the -y- spelling. Patrick Brian and Anthony Brian are very striking.
Alternatives for Bryan/Brian:
Byron
Bradley
Brady
Brice/Bryce
Brett
Brent
Bryant
Brycen/Bryson
I am very fond of the alternatives Byron, Bradley, Brent, and Bryant. Bryant and Bryce/Brice are the more literal alternatives for Brian/Bryan. I think Bradley and Byron are more of a stretch but they work none-the-less. I think if you like the feel and sound of Brian/Bryan but are concerned by it's popularity, then any of the alternatives would be great, as they have the same feel. For public opinion on the names Brian & Bryan visit this question I asked on Yahoo!Answers:
BRYAN
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English
Pronounced: BRIE-ən [key]
Variant of BRIAN
BRIAN
Gender: Masculine
Usage: Irish, English, Ancient Irish
Pronounced: BRIE-ən (Irish, English) [key]
The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble". It was borne by the semi-legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was slain in the Battle of Clontarf, though his forces were decisively victorious. The name was common in Ireland before his time, and even more so afterwards. It came into use in England in the Middle Ages, introduced by Breton settlers. It subsequently became rare, but was revived in the 20th century.
The name Bryan is at the number 82 spot on the Social Security List for 2008. Bryan first appears on the SS list at number 812 in 1883. Bryan falls on and off the list over the next 11 yrs until 1894 when Bryan makes the number 740 spot and the following year making a huge jump in 1895 to the number359 spot followed in 1896 at the number 116 spot. Bryan yo-yoed over the next several decades until the 1920's where it finally steadied out and slowly rose in popularity from there. By 1959 Bryan was in the top 100 at the number 94 spot. In 1971 Bryan made it to the top 50 at the number 48 spot. Bryan peeked in 1977 at the number 42 spot, then slowly decreased in popularity until 2008 where it sits nicely at the number 82 spot.
The SS list, lists the name Brain at the number 87 spot for 2008. This spelling first appears on the SS list in 1925 at the number 872 spot. Brian gained in popularity very quickly and by the 1940s it was in the top 100. Brian peeked at the number 8 spot in 1970 and again at the number 8 spot from 1972 to 1977. By far more popular than the Bryan spelling of the same year 1977 at the number 42 spot. After 1977 Brian decreased in popularity steadily till the current rating in 2008 at the number 87 spot.
I personally prefer the traditional spelling of Brian. I don't mind the -y- spelling, but see it as a bit too trendy looking and too similar to Ryan. Brain/Bryan is a very nice strong and masculine name. It's a bit common, but i really do like it a lot.
I've known quite a view Brain's/Bryan's growing up and I cannot think of one that was cruel, or mean hearted; all were very good guys. I think Brian/Bryan might make a very nice middle name these days since it's first name appeal has somewhat faded. Brian/Bryan conjures up images of a hulking football player, a bit of a nerdy guy, a friendly outgoing young man, and a bad boy...all at the same time. This name is extremely versatile in that way. I think Brian would be wonderful for a little boy and ages quite well, while I think Bryan would make an okay name if you're more into the trendy spellings and looking for a more spunky look. Brian would be a great middle name as well, but I cannot say the same of the spelling Bryan for a middle. It's just too trendy.
First/Middles for Brian/Bryan that might appeal to people:
Brian James
Brian Walker
Brian Wyatt
Brian Thomas
Brian Austen
Brian Wayne
Brian Donovan
Brian Laurence
Brian Chase
Bryan Edward
Bryan Cody
Bryan Liam
Bryan Wesley
Bryan Carson
Bryan Lee
Robert Brian
Marcus Brian
Samuel Brian
Patrick Brian
Levi Brian
Anthony Brian
I really love the idea of Brian Cody (though I have it as Bryan Cody). I think something a bit more formal like Brian Laurence is wonderful. I do like Bryan Wesley a lot as well in the -y- spelling. Patrick Brian and Anthony Brian are very striking.
Alternatives for Bryan/Brian:
Byron
Bradley
Brady
Brice/Bryce
Brett
Brent
Bryant
Brycen/Bryson
I am very fond of the alternatives Byron, Bradley, Brent, and Bryant. Bryant and Bryce/Brice are the more literal alternatives for Brian/Bryan. I think Bradley and Byron are more of a stretch but they work none-the-less. I think if you like the feel and sound of Brian/Bryan but are concerned by it's popularity, then any of the alternatives would be great, as they have the same feel. For public opinion on the names Brian & Bryan visit this question I asked on Yahoo!Answers:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091129110617AA46jCb
Overall I think Brian is a wonderfully masculine name and though common it is still a very nice choice for first or middle. I think that Bryan is a good choice for trendier parents looking for something heard of, but still spunky looking and fun.
J. Kristen
Overall I think Brian is a wonderfully masculine name and though common it is still a very nice choice for first or middle. I think that Bryan is a good choice for trendier parents looking for something heard of, but still spunky looking and fun.
J. Kristen
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