Bristol

Meaning of Bristol

From the Old English name for a meeting place by the bridge.

Bristol has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bristol

Bristol has cooled off, slipping to #728 in 2025, down from a peak of #390 in 2019.

Notable people named Bristol

• Bristol Palin
  American reality television personality
• Bristol Marunde
  American mixed martial artist
• Bristol Myers
  American actress
• Bristol Pomeroy
  Canadian actress
• Bristol Blanton
  American model

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Questions about the name Bristol

What does the name Bristol mean?

Bristol means from the old english name for a meeting place by the bridge, and it comes from English origins.

Is Bristol a boy's or a girl's name?

Bristol is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bristol?

In 2025, Bristol ranked #728 for girls, down from #635 the year before.

When was Bristol most popular?

Bristol peaked at #390 in 2019.