Bristol
- Meaning
- Place at the bridge
- Origin
- English
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What does Bristol mean?
Bristol means “Place at the bridge”.
Bristol is an English place name associated with the site of a bridge. The city in southwestern England is its best-known geographical reference, while several places in the United States share the name. As a given name, Bristol may commemorate any of those locations or preserve a personal family connection.
The full name has two syllables and does not require a nickname. Bristol Palin is a recognizable modern bearer, but the place name has a much older history. A family choosing Bristol for an Alaskan, English, or other local connection can explain that specific story rather than leaving its meaning tied to one public figure.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Bristol yet.
How popular is Bristol?
United States · 2025Explore how often Bristol is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #728 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Bristol
- 382 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 17.5% Fewer than 2024
Bristol over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #9,045 | 8 |
| 2025 | Girls | #728 | 382 |
| 2024 | Boys | #9,118 | 8 |
| 2024 | Girls | #639 | 463 |
| 2023 | Boys | #6,958 | 12 |
| 2023 | Girls | #529 | 574 |
| 2022 | Boys | #9,110 | 8 |
| 2022 | Girls | #513 | 609 |
| 2021 | Boys | #5,805 | 15 |
| 2021 | Girls | #453 | 691 |
| 2020 | Boys | #5,745 | 15 |
| 2020 | Girls | #491 | 621 |
| 2019 | Boys | #6,464 | 13 |
| 2019 | Girls | #390 | 788 |
| 2018 | Boys | #4,625 | 21 |
| 2018 | Girls | #510 | 610 |
| 2017 | Boys | #4,969 | 19 |
| 2017 | Girls | #490 | 638 |
| 2016 | Boys | #5,825 | 15 |
| 2016 | Girls | #526 | 590 |
| 2015 | Boys | #6,731 | 12 |
| 2015 | Girls | #448 | 705 |
| 2014 | Boys | #4,721 | 20 |
| 2014 | Girls | #424 | 756 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- Desired; or water, island
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- My God has answered; sun
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- Uncertain; from Aliénor
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- Purple
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Harper
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- Harp player
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Lily
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Lily
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