An estimated 10,939 living Americans are named Bristol.
How rare is Bristol?
Bristol is uncommon among babies today, with 382 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 51.5% from its 2019 peak.
How old is the typical Bristol?
The median age of a living American named Bristol is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 14 years old.
Is Bristol still popular?
Yes. Bristol is holding steady, with 382 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Bristol most common?
Bristol has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appears 7.3× more often than the national baseline.
1973Peak 20192025
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
51.5%
2025
382
All-time
11,043
Diaspora map
Bristol broke out in Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin (2011) and became over-represented in 33 states over 12 years.
Broke out: Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, 2011 · over-represented in 33 states over 12 years
