Brien
- Pronunciation
- [Bri-en]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- He Ascends. 10Th Century Brian Boru Was A High King And Great National Hero Of Ireland.
- Origin
- Celtic
Brien Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,581 baby boys have been named Brien. The name peaked in 1963 with 100 US births that year (rank #764). In 2024, ranked #11107 nationally — 10,343 places below its 1963 peak.
Top States for Brien
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Brien births are: California (312), New York (184), Texas (78).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Brien
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5-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Brien's exact length and starting letter: Badal, Bader, Badia, Badra, Badru.
Quick Facts About Brien
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