Obrian
Every Obrian since 1967 — 482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Obrian
Obrian is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1967, 482 American babies have been named Obrian. Its peak came in 1987, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Obrian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Obrian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,599 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,539 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,299 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,506 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,571 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,804 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,260 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,313 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,509 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,673 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,372 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,604 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,803 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,122 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,007 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,714 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,798 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,697 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,409 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,823 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,980 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,267 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,728 |
| 1985 | 28 | #2,052 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,272 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Obrian in 2025?
Obrian did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Obrian?
482 babies have been named Obrian in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Obrian most popular?
Obrian peaked in 1987, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Obrian a boy or girl name?
Obrian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Obrian rising or falling?
Obrian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.