Brianna Girl

Popularity: #176 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Irish; Latin

Meaning

Irish: 'noble'; Latin: 'strong'

Historical & Cultural Background

Brianna is a feminine name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with the Irish name Brighid, which is linked to the goddess of poetry and fertility. The name has been used in various forms since the 20th century and has seen a rise in usage in the United States since the 1990s.

Trend Summary

Brianna has experienced significant popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Bryanna, Briony, Brisa, Bria, Bree

Variants

  • Briana
  • Bryanna

International Variants

  • Brigida (Spanish)
  • Brigid (Irish)

Famous people named Brianna

Brianna Hildebrand is an American actress known for her role in the 'Deadpool' film series.

Brianna Wu is a game developer and advocate for women in technology.

Brianna Keilar is an Australian-American journalist and political commentator.

Brianna Brown is an American actress recognized for her work in television series such as 'General Hospital.'.

Fictional characters named Brianna

Brianna is a character in the 'Outlander' series, known as the daughter of the main character Claire.

Brianna is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for her cheerful personality.

Sibling Suggestions

BrianaBridgetBrielleBrookeBellaBianca

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brianna was first seen in the United States in 1963. Brianna has ranked as high as #45 nationally which occurred in 2000 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Brianna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brianna (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 227
14%
CA 205
13%
FL 173
11%
NY 119
7%
NJ 83
5%
MD 56
3%
NC 56
3%
GA 55
3%
VA 54
3%
TN 50
3%
PA 49
3%
MA 41
3%
OH 37
2%
IL 36
2%
IN 32
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19638
19649
19659
196611
196712
196815
196918
197031
197145
197233
197336
197443
197578
1976138
1977223
1978299
1979713
1980708
1981727
1982890
1983972
19841,355
19851,421
19861,815
19872,287
19882,963
19893,995
19905,679
19916,561
19927,296
19938,775
199410,516
199511,881
199611,925
199712,007
199812,047
199912,417
200012,880
200111,776
200211,524
200310,584
20049,804
20059,370
20069,370
20078,855
20088,277
20097,357
20106,281
20115,183
20124,646
20133,914
20143,614
20153,475
20163,097
20172,519
20182,243
20191,936
20201,878
20211,597
20221,708
20231,883
20241,673