Brion Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBREE-on / ˈbriː.ənIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: noble; English: variant of Brian
Historical & Cultural Background
Brion is derived from the Irish name Brian, which has historical significance in Ireland, notably associated with Brian Boru, a famous High King. The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures. In English-speaking countries, it serves as a variant of Brian, which has been widely used since the Middle Ages.
Trend Summary
Brion has seen limited popularity in the U.S., with occasional usage but not consistently ranked among the top names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bryon
- Brayan
International Variants
- Brían (Irish)
- Brian (English)
- Bruno (Italian)
Famous people named Brion
Brion Gysin was a Canadian artist and writer known for his contributions to the Beat Generation.
Brion James was an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Blade Runner'.
Brion McClanahan is an American historian and author known for his works on American history.
Fictional characters named Brion
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brion was first seen in the United States in 1945. Brion has ranked as high as #1022 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Brion has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brion (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 40 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 43 |
| 1954 | 41 |
| 1955 | 54 |
| 1956 | 64 |
| 1957 | 87 |
| 1958 | 71 |
| 1959 | 69 |
| 1960 | 43 |
| 1961 | 44 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 36 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 37 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1969 | 71 |
| 1970 | 68 |
| 1971 | 60 |
| 1972 | 59 |
| 1973 | 70 |
| 1974 | 57 |
| 1975 | 69 |
| 1976 | 58 |
| 1977 | 54 |
| 1978 | 60 |
| 1979 | 57 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 37 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 55 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 47 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 18 |