Brion: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#8,361

among boys · ↓3,091 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Brion

How common

1 in 189,786

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1957

87 babies

All-time total

2,896

#2,654 all-time among boys

First recorded

1945

in Social Security records

Brion popularity over time

2,896 babies have been named Brion since 1945, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	43	43	4	–	#1,893
1950s	–	522	522	52	+1114%	#804
1960s	–	395	395	40	-24%	#904
1970s	–	612	612	61	+55%	#963
1980s	6	360	366	37	-40%	#1,327
1990s	60	416	476	48	+30%	#1,558
2000s	13	214	227	23	-52%	#2,873
2010s	10	167	177	18	-22%	#4,492
2020s (to 2025)	–	78	78	13	-27%	#5,270

The story of Brion

Brion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,361 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1945, 2,896 American babies have been named Brion. Its peak came in 1957, when 87 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1950s.

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

How old are people named Brion?

The median living Brion is about 46 years old; half are between 30 and 58. An estimated 2,600 people named Brion are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Brion 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	–	–	9	#8,361
2024	–	–	18	#5,270
2023	–	–	8	#9,044
2022	–	–	15	#5,918
2021	–	–	11	#7,164
2020	–	–	17	#5,277
2019	–	–	13	#6,463
2018	5	#16,121	17	#5,353
2017	–	–	16	#5,563
2016	–	–	14	#6,091
2015	–	–	21	#4,569
2014	–	–	18	#5,092
2013	–	–	21	#4,492
2012	–	–	18	#5,065
2011	–	–	13	#6,305
2010	5	#17,491	16	#5,513
2009	–	–	24	#4,179
2008	–	–	19	#4,921
2007	–	–	13	#6,318
2006	–	–	19	#4,701
2005	–	–	18	#4,658
2004	–	–	22	#4,026
2003	5	#16,178	19	#4,300
2002	8	#11,306	26	#3,361
2001	–	–	23	#3,626
2000	–	–	31	#2,873
1995	–	–	41	#2,030
1990	–	–	47	#1,706
1985	–	–	30	#1,921
1980	–	–	38	#1,570
1975	–	–	69	#984
1970	–	–	68	#979
1965	–	–	37	#1,255
1960	–	–	43	#1,193
1955	–	–	54	#1,024
1950	–	–	30	#1,316
1945	–	–	7	#2,770
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Famous people named Brion

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Brion James American actor (1945–1999) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Brion, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Brion?

The median living Brion is about 46 years old. Half of all living Brions are between 30 and 58 years old.

How many people named Brion are alive today?

An estimated 2,600 people named Brion are alive in the United States, based on 2,896 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Brion mean?

Spelling variant of Bryon.

How popular is the name Brion in 2025?

Brion ranked #8,361 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Brion?

2,896 babies have been named Brion in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Brion most popular?

Brion peaked in 1957, when 87 newborns received the name.

Is Brion a boy or girl name?

Brion is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 97% of babies with the name.

Is the name Brion rising or falling?

Brion is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Brion?

Well-known people named Brion include Brion James (actor).

Names like Brion

Names that sound and feel close to Brion: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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