How Many People Are Named Obrian?
Complete statistics for the name Obrian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Obrian is a very rare name, with only 464 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 710,634 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 41% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 1987.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 482 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: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Obrian Through the Generations
Obrian has seen a steady presence in the United States since the late 20th century, with its peak year being 1987 when 29 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged between 30 and 60, with 197 under 30 and none over 60. This distribution suggests that Obrian is a newer-generation name, slowly declining but still holding a unique place among American names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Obrian's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Obrian
How Many People Have the Name Obrian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,949 people in the United States currently share the name Obrian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 112,394 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Obrian a Common or Rare Name?
Obrian 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 Obrian Mean?
Obrian means "creative variant of Brian" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Obrian in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Obrian Most Popular?
The name Obrian reached peak popularity in 1987, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Obrian?
Approximately 2,949 people named Obrian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,949. That works out to roughly 1 in 112,394 Americans.
Is Obrian a rare name?
Obrian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 112,394 Americans has this name.
What does the name Obrian mean?
Obrian means "creative variant of Brian" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Obrian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Obrian are male and 0% are female.
When was Obrian most popular?
Obrian peaked in 1987 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.