Brianne
A feminine form of Brian, taken to regular use in the 1970s.
Every Brianne since 1947 — 20,504 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brianne
Brianne is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,267 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 20,504 American babies have been named Brianne. Its peak came in 1979, when 1,672 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Brianne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brianne 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 | 24 | #5,267 | — | — |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,219 | — | — |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,151 | — | — |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,223 | — | — |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,689 | — | — |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,347 | — | — |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,236 | — | — |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,568 | — | — |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,101 | — | — |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,703 | — | — |
| 2015 | 77 | #2,386 | — | — |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,055 | — | — |
| 2013 | 72 | #2,488 | — | — |
| 2012 | 107 | #1,876 | — | — |
| 2011 | 113 | #1,792 | — | — |
| 2010 | 130 | #1,640 | — | — |
| 2009 | 154 | #1,488 | — | — |
| 2008 | 181 | #1,350 | — | — |
| 2007 | 187 | #1,304 | — | — |
| 2006 | 219 | #1,130 | — | — |
| 2005 | 245 | #994 | — | — |
| 2004 | 262 | #923 | — | — |
| 2003 | 276 | #870 | — | — |
| 2002 | 265 | #864 | — | — |
| 2001 | 336 | #724 | — | — |
| 2000 | 355 | #679 | — | — |
| 1995 | 651 | #402 | — | — |
| 1990 | 858 | #320 | — | — |
| 1985 | 720 | #331 | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,088 | #234 | 6 | #5,601 |
| 1975 | 16 | #3,966 | — | — |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,056 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,405 | — | — |
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Famous people named Brianne
- Brianne Theisen-Eaton Athlete · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brianne mean?
A feminine form of Brian, taken to regular use in the 1970s.
How popular is the name Brianne in 2025?
Brianne ranked #5,267 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brianne?
20,504 babies have been named Brianne in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brianne most popular?
Brianne peaked in 1979, when 1,672 newborns received the name.
Is Brianne a boy or girl name?
Brianne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brianne rising or falling?
Brianne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brianne?
Well-known people named Brianne include Brianne Theisen-Eaton (athlete).