From the bridge place
A modern spelling variant of Bristol, which originates from the Old English 'Brycgstow'. It historically refers to the city in South West England, signifying a place where a bridge is located.
Less common today
Bristal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,220 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
