girls' name · peaked 1993

Bria

Borrowed from Italian Bria, a surname of uncertain meaning.

Every Bria since 1966 — 16,870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#1,163
among girls
Babies in 2025
199
named Bria
Peak year
1993
1,698 babies
All-time total
16,870
since 1966

The story of Bria

Bria is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,163 in 2025 with 199 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1966, 16,870 American babies have been named Bria. Its peak came in 1993, when 1,698 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Bria stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Bria year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 199 #1,163
2024 256 #1,002
2023 296 #900
2022 377 #760
2021 360 #789
2020 342 #796
2019 382 #741
2018 357 #762
2017 400 #718
2016 370 #770
2015 442 #650
2014 590 #522
2013 449 #622
2012 439 #647
2011 440 #648
2010 354 #776
2009 318 #869
2008 298 #919
2007 309 #895
2006 303 #876
2005 296 #853
2004 254 #948
2003 283 #853
2002 356 #702
2001 352 #704
2000 370 #659
1995 774 #340
1990 113 #1,399
1985 45 #2,257 8 #4,748
1980 55 #1,938
1975 14 #4,386
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bria mean?

Borrowed from Italian Bria, a surname of uncertain meaning.

How popular is the name Bria in 2025?

Bria ranked #1,163 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 199 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Bria?

16,870 babies have been named Bria in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Bria most popular?

Bria peaked in 1993, when 1,698 newborns received the name.

Is Bria a boy or girl name?

Bria is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Bria rising or falling?

Bria is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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