Brian
boy name#339 in 2025Brian entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #8 in 1970, ranks #339 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1909–2025
#339
rank today
#8
peak (1970)
979
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1440 |
| 1910s | #1888 |
| 1920s | #1004 |
| 1930s | #390 |
| 1940s | #118 |
| 1950s | #46 |
| 1960s | #16 |
| 1970s | #8 |
| 1980s | #18 |
| 1990s | #35 |
| 2000s | #66 |
| 2010s | #177 |
| 2020s | #301 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Brian has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,041,000 people named Brian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brian alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 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 ranks #339 among US boy names in 2025, with 979 babies given the name.
- When was the name Brian most popular?
- Brian peaked in 1970, reaching #8 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brian with classmates?
- Brian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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