Briar: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A thorny wild plant, beautiful and untamed.
Briar as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #563
- Peak
- #563 in 2020
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 Briar Means
Briar is a girl name of English origin. A thorny wild plant, beautiful and untamed.
How Popular Briar Is
Briar currently ranks #563 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #563 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Briar
- At its most popular, Briar reached #563 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Briar is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Briar as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #755
- Peak
- #755 in 2020
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 Briar Means
Briar is a boy name of English origin. A thorny but beautiful child of the wild.
How Popular Briar Is
Briar currently ranks #755 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #755 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Briar
- At its most popular, Briar reached #755 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Briar is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Briar as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #755
- Peak
- #755 in 2020
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 Briar Means
Briar is a unisex name of English origin. A thorny but beautiful wild rose.
How Popular Briar Is
Briar currently ranks #755 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #755 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Briar
- At its most popular, Briar reached #755 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Briar is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Briar
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Briar
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Briar.
Questions About Briar
What does Briar mean?
Briar is a girl name of English origin. A thorny wild plant, beautiful and untamed.
How popular is Briar?
Briar currently ranks #563 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #563 in 2020. It has held steady.
Where does Briar come from?
Briar comes from English roots. At its most popular, Briar reached #563 in the U.S. in 2020.
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