Brian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A high and noble child with virtuous strength.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #270
- Peak
- #8 in 1970
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Brian Means
Brian is a boy name of English origin. A high and noble child with virtuous strength.
How Popular Brian Is
Brian currently ranks #270 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8 in 1970. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Brian
- Brian was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #8 in 1970.
- Brian has been a top 100 name across 145+ years of American history.
- Brian is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Brian
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Brian
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Questions About Brian
What does Brian mean?
Brian is a boy name of English origin. A high and noble child with virtuous strength.
How popular is Brian?
Brian currently ranks #270 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8 in 1970. It has held steady.
Where does Brian come from?
Brian comes from English roots. Brian was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #8 in 1970.
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