An estimated 10,953 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 appeared 7.3× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
51.5%
2025
382
All-time
11,043
Diaspora map
Bristol broke out in Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia (2009) and became over-represented in 21 states over 11 years.
Broke out: Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, 2009 · over-represented in 21 states over 11 years
