Brien Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Brien is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brien has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Brien' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3764th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1049th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 937th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1487th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3727th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9892nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Brien' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brien"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Brien"

"Brien" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 6687th of 7545 10
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3764th of 6773 68
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1049th of 7552 967
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 937th of 10718 1,193
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1487th of 16616 868
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3727th of 24088 399
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 9892nd of 23106 76
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 27321st of 27321 5

Regional Popularity of "Brien" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
887th/887
100.00%
762nd/762
100.00%
1779th/1779
100.00%
877th/877
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
933rd/933
100.00%
970th/970
100.00%
1259th/1259
100.00%
953rd/953
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1921st/1921
100.00%
1730th/1730
100.00%
1983rd/1983
100.00%
1802nd/1802
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
3292nd/3292
- - 100.00%
4762nd/4762
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Brien" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Brien"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Brien" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.