Bristol
Pronunciation: [ br-IHST-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bristol first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 529 babies have been named Bristol in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bristol is past its peak , currently ranked #10,438 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,438
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Bristol
Bristol is a boy name .
Is Bristol a boy or girl name? Bristol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,438 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #635. Bristol is more commonly used as a girl name.
Bristol is currently ranked #10,438 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bristol include Bri, Bris, Brisy, Brisie, Tol, Toly, Tolie, Bry, Brie, and Brikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bristol include Brison . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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