Brian
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Noble; Strong
Background: The name Brian originates from the Old Irish name 'Brían,' which is derived from the word 'brígh,' meaning 'noble' or 'strong.' This name has been associated with various historical figures in Ireland, most notably Brian Boru, a high king of Ireland.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#25
Total births
1,177,325
Most popular decade
1970s
(972,831 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-133 ranks)
Years in Top 100
63
First recorded year
1909
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1909
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,440
- Peak year
- 1972
- Peak year births
- 36,309
- Peak rank
- #8
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,111
- Recent rank
- #301
Female
- First year
- 1943
- First year births
- 10
- First year rank
- #3,040
- Peak year
- 1977
- Peak year births
- 181
- Peak rank
- #829
- Most recent year
- 2015
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #16,416
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).