How Many People Are Named Brian?
people in the United States are named Brian
1 in 284 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
36,480 births
Trend
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble". It was borne by the semi-legendary Irish king Brian Boru, who thwarted Viking attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was slain in the Battle of Clontarf, though his forces were decisively victorious. The name was common in Ireland before his time, and even more so afterwards. It came into use in England in the Middle Ages, introduced by Breton settlers. It subsequently became rare, but was revived in the 20th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 47.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1909 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Brian"
- 1,111 babies were named Brian in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1972
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1909
- Most popular in California
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