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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Brianna — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Briann|Briannah
Irish◈ Unisex · 46% boy · 54% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Brianna

◈

bree-AH-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#181
→ Stable
Girl
#181
Popularity score: 48
→ Stable
Peak
#145 in 2020
5yr
-29 ranks
Velocity
-29
Birth frequency
4.6 per 10,000 births
Boy
#12573
Popularity score: 5
→ Stable
Peak
#12573 in 2024
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #12573 · Rising since 2022

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Brianna

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12573

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #181 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Brianna

Popularity score: 48  ·  SSA Rank: #181

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-29 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness45

Well-known but not the most common in a classroom.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureStrongUnisex3-syllableModernWhimsical
Character
strong determinationcreative spiritnatural leadercompassionate heartindependent will
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Briannas

powerfuldeterminedvisionarywittysarcastic
STRONG
High confidence

Brianna is an Irish unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #181 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -29 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#181 · niche
Brianna at a Glance
Meaning:High, noble. Derived from the Irish element 'brí' meaning strength or power, with the feminine suffix '-anna'.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#145 in 2020
5yr change:-29 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #181 · Boy #12573
Notable bearers
Brianna Brown
Actress
Brianna Hildebrand
Actress, Deadpool franchise
Similar Sound
BrianneBreannaBryannaBrynn◈SiennaVienna
Similar Style
SiobhanMaeveSaoirseAoifeRowan◈Finley◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Brianna
Rowan◈Declan◈SiobhanCormacMaeveLiamFionaKieran◈
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Siobhan
Irish · #1931
→ Stable
Maeve
Irish · #75
→ Stable
Saoirse
Irish · #1036
↓ Declining
Aoife
Irish · #2230
↓ Fading
Rowan◈
Celtic · #266
↓ Declining
Finley◈
Scottish · #365
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Brianna illustration
Name Intelligence
Brianna · Overview
Summary

Brianna is an Irish unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #181 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 12/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
46% boy · 54% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Strong character
Brianna carries a grounded, bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
brianna.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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