How Many People Are Named Briley?
Complete statistics for the name Briley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Briley is a unique name that's very rare, with only 1 in 42,422 Americans bearing it. There are around 7,779 people named Briley living in the US today, making it a truly uncommon choice. The majority of Briley's are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 7,852 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Briley Through the Generations
Briley peaked in popularity in 2009 with 562 births, marking a high point in its relatively brief history as a given name. Today, the name is on a declining trend, but it still holds a special place among younger generations. With 7,527 individuals under 30, Briley remains a name strongly associated with the current generation, reflecting its modern origins and appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Briley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Briley
How Many People Have the Name Briley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,027 people in the United States currently share the name Briley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 65,934 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Briley a Common or Rare Name?
Briley is classified as 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 Briley Mean?
Briley means "creative variant of Brighid" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Briley in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.
When Was Briley Most Popular?
The name Briley reached peak popularity in 2009, with 562 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 Briley?
Approximately 5,027 people named Briley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,027. That works out to roughly 1 in 65,934 Americans.
Is Briley a rare name?
Briley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 65,934 Americans has this name.
What does the name Briley mean?
Briley means "creative variant of Brighid" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Briley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Briley are male and 83% are female.
When was Briley most popular?
Briley peaked in 2009 with 562 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.