Brion

Boy name

Brion has been given to 2,896 babies in the U.S. since 1945. It peaked in 1957.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,896

Peak year

1957 (87 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1945

10-year trend

▼ -57%

Gender split

3% girls / 97% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Brion — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Brianboy

1,178,298 babies since 1909

Orionboy

23,750 babies since 1880

Bryonboy

14,737 babies since 1897

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Ranceboy

3,002 babies since 1882

Prentissboy

2,789 babies since 1887

Davyboy

3,008 babies since 1917

Sidboy

3,012 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Brion?

Brion has been given to 2,896 babies in the U.S. since 1945. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Brion peak?

Brion peaked in 1957, when 87 babies were given the name.

Is Brion a girl or boy name?

Brion is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Brion are boys).

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