Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Briony
//ˈbɹaɪəˌni//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20116 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Briony'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.
Briony's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Briony |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 |
Briony through the decades
- Briony peaked in 2011, when 16 babies were named Briony in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2023), use of Briony has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.