Briley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRY-lee / /ˈbraɪli/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'Briar meadow'; Irish: 'descendant of Brighid'
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Briley is derived from a combination of 'briar' and 'ley', referring to a meadow overgrown with briars. The Irish origin relates to the name Brighid, which is associated with the goddess of fire and fertility in Celtic mythology.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Briley
- Brileigh
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Briley was first seen in the United States in 1990. Briley has ranked as high as #1260 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Kentucky, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Briley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Briley (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 63 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 90 |
| 2006 | 73 |
| 2007 | 71 |
| 2008 | 79 |
| 2009 | 77 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| 2011 | 76 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 7 |