Brian
girl nameBrian entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #796 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#796
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3941 |
| 1950s | #2996 |
| 1960s | #1305 |
| 1970s | #867 |
| 1980s | #1118 |
| 1990s | #3377 |
| 2000s | #7630 |
| 2010s | #14343 |
Living bearers
About 4,300 people named Brian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brian alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brian in 2025?
- Brian is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Brian most popular?
- Brian peaked in 1972, reaching #796 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Brian with classmates?
- Brian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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