Brienne
A female given name, in occasional modern use.
Every Brienne since 1977 — 1,509 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brienne
Brienne is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,135 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,509 American babies have been named Brienne. Its peak came in 1979, when 122 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Brienne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brienne 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 | #12,135 | — | — |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,544 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,316 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,821 | — | — |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,790 | — | — |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,037 | — | — |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,269 | — | — |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,248 | — | — |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,159 | — | — |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,757 | — | — |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,508 | — | — |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,761 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,189 | — | — |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,921 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,277 | — | — |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,424 | — | — |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,353 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,057 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,176 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,836 | — | — |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,561 | — | — |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,402 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,111 | — | — |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,705 | — | — |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,020 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,271 | — | — |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,252 | — | — |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,741 | — | — |
| 1985 | 57 | #1,929 | — | — |
| 1980 | 103 | #1,260 | 5 | #6,368 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brienne mean?
A female given name, in occasional modern use.
How popular is the name Brienne in 2025?
Brienne ranked #12,135 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brienne?
1,509 babies have been named Brienne in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brienne most popular?
Brienne peaked in 1979, when 122 newborns received the name.
Is Brienne a boy or girl name?
Brienne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brienne rising or falling?
Brienne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.