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Obrian

Gender
Male
Meaning
Surname.
Origin
Irish

Obrian Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 482 baby boys have been named Obrian. The name peaked in 1987 with 29 US births that year (rank #2100).

Top States for Obrian

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Obrian births are: California (11), South Carolina (6), North Carolina (5).

Other Irish-Origin Names Like Obrian

If you like Obrian's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →

6-Letter Names Starting with O

Names with Obrian's exact length and starting letter: Oakden, Oakley, Obelia, Obrien, Ocelfa.

Quick Facts About Obrian

1,167
Irish baby names in our dictionary
705
Irish male names
119
6-letter O-names in our dictionary
258
O-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Briant Strong: He Ascends. 10Th Century Brian Boru Was A High King And Great National Hero Of Ireland. Male Celtic
Brien He Ascends. 10Th Century Brian Boru Was A High King And Great National Hero Of Ireland. Male Celtic
Brion He Ascends. 10Th Century Brian Boru Was A High King And Great National Hero Of Ireland. Male Celtic
Bryan Popular Variant Of Brian. Male English
Bryant Strong Male Celtic
Bryen Variant Of Bryan. Male English
Bryon Popular Variant Of Brian. Male English
Obrien Surname. Male Irish

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Compare Obrian to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Obrian against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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