Boy nameCurrently #11,107 in the USFalling
Brien
//ˈbɹaɪɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19635 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Brien's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Brien's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Brien |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 40 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 40 |
| 1955 | 41 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1957 | 69 |
| 1958 | 72 |
| 1959 | 75 |
| 1960 | 71 |
| 1961 | 93 |
| 1962 | 71 |
| 1963 | 100 |
| 1964 | 82 |
| 1965 | 70 |
| 1966 | 85 |
| 1967 | 89 |
| 1968 | 89 |
| 1969 | 97 |
| 1970 | 84 |
| 1971 | 87 |
| 1972 | 69 |
| 1973 | 81 |
| 1974 | 69 |
| 1975 | 68 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 66 |
| 1979 | 61 |
| 1980 | 74 |
| 1981 | 69 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1983 | 70 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 68 |
| 1986 | 48 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 61 |
| 1989 | 57 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 62 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Brien through the decades
- Brien peaked in 1963, when 100 babies were named Brien in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Brien has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Brien currently ranks #11,107 in the US and is cooling off.