Briana

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Strong; Virtuous

Background: The name Briana is derived from the Irish and Gaelic name 'Brian,' which means 'strong' or 'virtuous.' It is often associated with the Latin 'brihant,' meaning 'noble' or 'strong,' reflecting qualities of power and integrity.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#384
Total births
96,886
Most popular decade
1990s (128,709 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-118 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1950

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1984
First year births
6
First year rank
#5,560
Peak year
1994
Peak year births
20
Peak rank
#3,326
Most recent year
2022
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,323

Female

First year
1950
First year births
8
First year rank
#3,962
Peak year
1994
Peak year births
5,000
Peak rank
#68
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
560
Recent rank
#537

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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