Briar
boy name#686 in 2025Briar entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #671 in 2023, ranks #686 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1971–2025
#686
rank today
#671
peak (2023)
397
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4693 |
| 1980s | #6318 |
| 1990s | #1461 |
| 2000s | #1247 |
| 2010s | #983 |
| 2020s | #711 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Briar has been most popular in TX, TN, IN.
Living bearers
About 6,300 people named Briar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Briar is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Briar in 2025?
- Briar ranks #686 among US boy names in 2025, with 397 babies given the name.
- When was the name Briar most popular?
- Briar peaked in 2023, reaching #671 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Briar with classmates?
- Briar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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