Briseis
Every Briseis since 2000 — 1,376 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Briseis
Briseis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,437 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 1,376 American babies have been named Briseis. Its peak came in 2006, when 100 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 Briseis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Briseis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,437 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,580 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,379 |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,662 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,261 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,190 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,686 |
| 2018 | 76 | #2,388 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,908 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,767 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,625 |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,377 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,191 |
| 2012 | 74 | #2,478 |
| 2011 | 75 | #2,438 |
| 2010 | 72 | #2,547 |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,246 |
| 2008 | 85 | #2,299 |
| 2007 | 95 | #2,118 |
| 2006 | 100 | #1,991 |
| 2005 | 85 | #2,163 |
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| 2000 | 5 | #15,422 |
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Famous people named Briseis
- Briseis Politician
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Briseis in 2025?
Briseis ranked #5,437 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Briseis?
1,376 babies have been named Briseis in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Briseis most popular?
Briseis peaked in 2006, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Briseis a boy or girl name?
Briseis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Briseis rising or falling?
Briseis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Briseis?
Well-known people named Briseis include Briseis (politician).