Bria
Borrowed from Italian Bria, a surname of uncertain meaning.
Every Bria since 1966 — 16,870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bria
Bria is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,163 in 2025 with 199 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 16,870 American babies have been named Bria. Its peak came in 1993, when 1,698 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bria stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bria year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 199 | #1,163 | — | — |
| 2024 | 256 | #1,002 | — | — |
| 2023 | 296 | #900 | — | — |
| 2022 | 377 | #760 | — | — |
| 2021 | 360 | #789 | — | — |
| 2020 | 342 | #796 | — | — |
| 2019 | 382 | #741 | — | — |
| 2018 | 357 | #762 | — | — |
| 2017 | 400 | #718 | — | — |
| 2016 | 370 | #770 | — | — |
| 2015 | 442 | #650 | — | — |
| 2014 | 590 | #522 | — | — |
| 2013 | 449 | #622 | — | — |
| 2012 | 439 | #647 | — | — |
| 2011 | 440 | #648 | — | — |
| 2010 | 354 | #776 | — | — |
| 2009 | 318 | #869 | — | — |
| 2008 | 298 | #919 | — | — |
| 2007 | 309 | #895 | — | — |
| 2006 | 303 | #876 | — | — |
| 2005 | 296 | #853 | — | — |
| 2004 | 254 | #948 | — | — |
| 2003 | 283 | #853 | — | — |
| 2002 | 356 | #702 | — | — |
| 2001 | 352 | #704 | — | — |
| 2000 | 370 | #659 | — | — |
| 1995 | 774 | #340 | — | — |
| 1990 | 113 | #1,399 | — | — |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,257 | 8 | #4,748 |
| 1980 | 55 | #1,938 | — | — |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,386 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bria mean?
Borrowed from Italian Bria, a surname of uncertain meaning.
How popular is the name Bria in 2025?
Bria ranked #1,163 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 199 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bria?
16,870 babies have been named Bria in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bria most popular?
Bria peaked in 1993, when 1,698 newborns received the name.
Is Bria a boy or girl name?
Bria is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bria rising or falling?
Bria is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.