How Many People Are Named Brya?
Complete statistics for the name Brya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brya is a very rare modern name, likely a creative variation of Bria or a botanical nod to the tropical Brya tree genus. There are only about 349 people living in the US with this name, meaning roughly 1 in 945,432 Americans share it. It's a genuinely youthful name, with 80% of bearers under the age of 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. It's associated with individuals who are self-motivated and driven to forge their own unique path in life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 353 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brya Through the Generations
Brya didn't appear on US birth records until the late 1980s, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to younger generations. It hit its peak in 1993 with 23 births recorded that year, a modest high point that still makes it exceptionally uncommon. Since then, the trend has been declining, and fewer parents are choosing it each year. The age breakdown tells a vivid story: of the 353 total births ever recorded, 282 of those individuals are under 30, while just 71 fall in the 30-to-60 range, and there's nobody over 60 carrying this name. That gives Brya an average bearer age of just 21, which is remarkably young. On a global scale, it ranks #79,224 with about 6,779 living bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found outside the US in Chad. It's clearly a product of the late 20th century naming trend toward short, melodic, invented-sounding girls' names. Whether parents were inspired by the Brya plant genus or simply trimming down names like Brianna, this name hasn't managed to build lasting momentum.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brya's Botanical Latin roots
📄 About the Name Brya
How Many People Have the Name Brya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 127 people in the United States currently share the name Brya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,609,837 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brya a Common or Rare Name?
Brya 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 Brya Mean?
Brya means "From the Brya tree genus" and comes from Botanical Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brya in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Brya Most Popular?
The name Brya reached peak popularity in 1993, with 23 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 Brya?
Approximately 127 people named Brya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 127. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,609,837 Americans.
Is Brya a rare name?
Brya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,609,837 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brya mean?
Brya means "From the Brya tree genus" and comes from Botanical Latin origins.
Is Brya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Brya are male and 98% are female.
When was Brya most popular?
Brya peaked in 1993 with 23 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.