The last name Bryant is fairly popular in the United States and English-speaking countries, ranking as a moderately common surname. In the United States, Bryant ranks around number 90 to 100 among most common last names according to US Census surname data, with over 200,000 people bearing the last name Bryant, making it inside the top 100 most common surnames. Its popularity has been boosted by famous bearers such as basketball legend Kobe Bryant, former NBA player, and his daughter Gianna Bryant, as well as singer Anita Bryant and other public figures. The surname Bryant is of English, Irish, and Welsh origin, derived from the given name Brian, which comes from Celtic elements meaning strong or noble, with the addition of a patronymic suffix meaning son of Brian. It is most common in the southern United States including Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina, as well as in the UK. In recent years, the name's recognition has increased due to media coverage of Kobe Bryant, but its ranking as a surname has remained relatively stable. As a first name, Bryant has also been used occasionally, ranking outside the top 500. Overall, Bryant is a well-recognized but not extremely common surname, more popular than many but less common than Smith, Johnson, or Williams.
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