#3012024 rank
1972peak year
1,133,490babies named Brian since 1880
▼ 25%5-year trend
Brian popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Brian mean?
From the Old Celtic element brig-, 'noble' or 'high', borne by the Irish high king Brian Boru. It spread through Ireland and became a mid-century Anglo-American staple.
OriginOld Celtic
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Brian
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Famous Brians
- Brian May, musician
Spellings & variants
Bryan
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