Briley
Uncertain. Possibly a variant of Brierley.
Every Briley since 1982 — 7,950 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Briley
Briley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,199 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 7,950 American babies have been named Briley — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 562 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 Briley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Briley 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 | 84 | #2,199 | 10 | #7,760 |
| 2024 | 103 | #1,929 | 7 | #10,061 |
| 2023 | 112 | #1,807 | 15 | #5,976 |
| 2022 | 146 | #1,491 | 6 | #11,076 |
| 2021 | 127 | #1,642 | 11 | #7,163 |
| 2020 | 145 | #1,478 | 11 | #7,107 |
| 2019 | 151 | #1,461 | 21 | #4,662 |
| 2018 | 195 | #1,210 | 11 | #7,196 |
| 2017 | 214 | #1,154 | 12 | #6,747 |
| 2016 | 270 | #985 | 18 | #5,161 |
| 2015 | 300 | #919 | 31 | #3,522 |
| 2014 | 322 | #857 | 54 | #2,377 |
| 2013 | 356 | #765 | 47 | #2,567 |
| 2012 | 400 | #702 | 69 | #2,019 |
| 2011 | 435 | #654 | 76 | #1,851 |
| 2010 | 447 | #655 | 85 | #1,761 |
| 2009 | 485 | #622 | 77 | #1,874 |
| 2008 | 349 | #819 | 79 | #1,840 |
| 2007 | 315 | #884 | 71 | #1,979 |
| 2006 | 268 | #974 | 73 | #1,858 |
| 2005 | 219 | #1,087 | 90 | #1,556 |
| 2004 | 216 | #1,068 | 60 | #1,993 |
| 2003 | 121 | #1,596 | 50 | #2,182 |
| 2002 | 146 | #1,331 | 63 | #1,819 |
| 2001 | 129 | #1,460 | 44 | #2,280 |
| 2000 | 119 | #1,526 | 40 | #2,382 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,032 | 16 | #3,878 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,165 | 6 | #7,287 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Briley mean?
Uncertain. Possibly a variant of Brierley.
How popular is the name Briley in 2025?
Briley ranked #2,199 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Briley?
7,950 babies have been named Briley in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Briley most popular?
Briley peaked in 2009, when 562 newborns received the name.
Is Briley a boy or girl name?
Briley is used for both: about 83% of babies named Briley have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Briley rising or falling?
Briley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.