How Many People Are Named Brien?
Complete statistics for the name Brien: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brien, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 106,679 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 3,093 people named Brien living in the US, its peak popularity was in 1963 when 100 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 3,586 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brien Through the Generations
Brien's journey through the generations shows a steady decline since its peak in 1963, when 100 babies were named Brien. Today, the name is predominantly carried by middle-aged individuals, with 56% of those named Brien falling within the 30-60 age bracket. Interestingly, the name's current distribution suggests a balance between older and younger generations, with 13% under 30 and 31% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brien's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Brien
How Many People Have the Name Brien?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,637 people in the United States currently share the name Brien. That works out to roughly 1 in every 125,692 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brien a Common or Rare Name?
Brien is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Brien Mean?
Brien means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brien in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Brien Most Popular?
The name Brien reached peak popularity in 1963, with 100 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Brien?
Approximately 2,637 people named Brien live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,637. That works out to roughly 1 in 125,692 Americans.
Is Brien a rare name?
Brien is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 125,692 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brien mean?
Brien means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Brien more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brien are male and 0% are female.
When was Brien most popular?
Brien peaked in 1963 with 100 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.