Brien
Every Brien since 1925 — 3,593 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brien
Brien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,864 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 3,593 American babies have been named Brien. Its peak came in 1963, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Brien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brien 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 | — | — | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,152 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,427 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,722 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,746 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #9,820 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,134 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #10,913 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,290 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,363 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,170 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,740 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,483 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,264 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,255 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,014 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27 | #3,539 |
| 2004 | — | — | 23 | #3,875 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33 | #2,932 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36 | #2,641 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,425 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30 | #2,925 |
| 1995 | — | — | 48 | #1,803 |
| 1990 | — | — | 52 | #1,589 |
| 1985 | — | — | 68 | #1,126 |
| 1980 | — | — | 74 | #1,048 |
| 1975 | — | — | 68 | #995 |
| 1970 | — | — | 84 | #881 |
| 1965 | — | — | 70 | #874 |
| 1960 | — | — | 71 | #898 |
| 1955 | — | — | 41 | #1,171 |
| 1950 | — | — | 27 | #1,400 |
| 1945 | — | — | 13 | #1,939 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,280 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brien in 2025?
Brien ranked #9,864 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brien?
3,593 babies have been named Brien in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brien most popular?
Brien peaked in 1963, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Brien a boy or girl name?
Brien is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brien rising or falling?
Brien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.