Brien
Boy nameBrien has been given to 3,593 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It peaked in 1963.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,593
Peak year
1963 (99 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1925
10-year trend
▼ -22%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Brien's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #995 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Brien — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Brien.
FAQ
How popular is the name Brien?
Brien has been given to 3,593 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Brien peak?
Brien peaked in 1963, when 99 babies were given the name.
Is Brien a girl or boy name?
Brien is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Brien are boys).
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