Is Brie a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Brie is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #921 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Brie Girl

Popularity: #921 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBree / briː

French; English

Meaning

French: 'a type of cheese'; English: 'a short form of Brigid'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Brie is derived from the French word for a soft cheese, which is a staple in French cuisine. It has also been used as a diminutive form of names like Brigid, which has Irish origins. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. Brie is often associated with a sense of sophistication and culinary elegance.

Trend Summary

Brie has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Variants

Bree
Briee

International Variants

Brie (French)
Brigid (Irish)

Famous people named Brie

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Fictional characters named Brie

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Sibling Suggestions

Claire Chloe Sophie Ella Grace Lucy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brie was first seen in the United States in 1972. Brie has ranked as high as #1005 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Brie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brie (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	6	55%
FL	5	45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1972	12
1973	22
1974	26
1975	34
1976	42
1977	79
1978	78
1979	107
1980	110
1981	104
1982	87
1983	104
1984	85
1985	68
1986	51
1987	49
1988	65
1989	51
1990	66
1991	55
1992	38
1993	57
1994	76
1995	53
1996	53
1997	34
1998	37
1999	55
2000	41
2001	45
2002	17
2003	46
2004	38
2005	73
2006	73
2007	72
2008	49
2009	54
2010	54
2011	64
2012	43
2013	51
2014	74
2015	64
2016	75
2017	80
2018	64
2019	82
2020	69
2021	77
2022	45
2023	50
2024	29