The site of the bridge
Derived from the Old English 'Brycgstow', it refers to a place or meeting point by a bridge. It is primarily known as a major port city in South West England and has transitioned into a popular place-name for girls in the United States.
About 382 girls were named Bristol in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American public speaker and television personality
The same feel as Bristol — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
