The name Brinson is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name 'Bryni's son'. It was originally used as a patronymic surname, indicating that its bearer was the son of someone named Bryni. However, over time, some families adopted it as a given name in their own right, and today Brinson is occasionally used as a first name for boys. Pronounced /BRIN-sən/, it offers a unique yet approachable alternative to more traditional names.
The name Brinson had a single peak year with six births recorded in 2002.