Bri
A diminutive of the female given name Brianna, or Bridget, or Britney, or, rarely, Britannia or Sabrina.
Every Bri since 1976 — 315 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bri
Bri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,562 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 315 American babies have been named Bri. Its peak came in 2007, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,422 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,090 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,703 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,434 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,765 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,951 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,842 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,029 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,545 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,316 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,832 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,331 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,563 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,577 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,091 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,136 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,454 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,918 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,173 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,874 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,922 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,431 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bri mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Brianna, or Bridget, or Britney, or, rarely, Britannia or Sabrina.
How popular is the name Bri in 2025?
Bri ranked #9,562 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bri?
315 babies have been named Bri in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bri most popular?
Bri peaked in 2007, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Bri a boy or girl name?
Bri is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bri rising or falling?
Bri is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.