Name meaning & stats
Bryony
Bryony. 263 US babies since 1940, peak 1977. Notable Bryonys are 1.2× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1977
263 US babies were named Bryony between 1940 and 2025.
Where Bryonys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 3 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable women who are actors, Bryonys show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 53% of Bryonys use it
- Bryony 53%
- Briony 47%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1977)