Briseis Girl

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Greek; Latin

Meaning

of the wind (Greek); derived from Briseis (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

Briseis is a name of Greek origin, associated with a character in Homer's 'Iliad,' where she is a captive woman and a significant figure in the story of Achilles. The name has been adopted into Latin literature, maintaining its connection to the classical world. In Greek mythology, Briseis represents themes of love and conflict, reflecting the complexities of human relationships during wartime.

Trend Summary

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Variants

  • Briseis
  • Brisey

International Variants

  • Briseis (Greek)

Famous people named Briseis

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Fictional characters named Briseis

Briseis — The Iliad.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Briseis was first seen in the United States in 2000. Briseis has ranked as high as #1283 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Briseis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Briseis (2023)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
53%
CA 7
47%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20005
200585
2006100
200795
200885
200987
201072
201175
201274
201385
201477
201568
201662
201757
201875
201964
202049
202133
202242
202332
202430