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Brian

Brian is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#261

How popular is Brian?

Popularity in the United States

Brian has been given to 1,172,927 babies in the United States since 1909, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 1,321 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Brian per year in the United States, 1909–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Brian has been given to 8,053 babies in France since 1954, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Brian per year in France, 1954–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 5,142 people called Brian living in Spain, with an average age of 26.5.

1,172,927 Babies named since 1909
1970s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Brian

Is Brian a boy's or a girl's name?

Brian is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Brian?

Brian has been given to 1,172,927 babies in the United States since 1909, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.