Bristol

Bristol is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 463 girls in the United States.

Bristol at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bristol

Bristol belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bristol first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #390 in 2019, and in 2024 463 babies received the name — 10,659 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bristol in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#390 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Bristol in 2024
463
Total since 1880
10,659

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bristol mean?

The meaning of Bristol is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bristol a boy or girl name?

Bristol is a girl name. In 2024, 463 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bristol?

Bristol comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bristol?

Bristol first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #390 in 2019, and 463 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].