Brian
5 countries#339 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Brian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,178,298 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #339 · peaked in 1972 with 36,477 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10,727 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 1974 with 623 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8,053 births recorded 1954–2022 · currently #1830 · peaked in 1997 with 532 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, La Réunion, Seine-Maritime, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7,753 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #269 · peaked in 1974 with 623 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,517 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #501 · peaked in 2007 with 121 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
457 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #237 · peaked in 1997 with 40 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Brian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #72 | — |
| 2007 | #81 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #87 | ↓6 |
| 2009 | #94 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #101 | ↓7 |
| 2011 | #122 | ↓21 |
| 2012 | #141 | ↓19 |
| 2013 | #150 | ↓9 |
| 2014 | #168 | ↓18 |
| 2015 | #188 | ↓20 |
| 2016 | #204 | ↓16 |
| 2017 | #216 | ↓12 |
| 2018 | #235 | ↓19 |
| 2019 | #247 | ↓12 |
| 2020 | #271 | ↓24 |
| 2021 | #288 | ↓17 |
| 2022 | #289 | ↓1 |
| 2023 | #317 | ↓28 |
| 2024 | #302 | ↑15 |
| 2025 | #339 | ↓37 |
Frequently asked questions about Brian
Is Brian a popular name?
Yes — Brian currently ranks #339 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Brian more common for boys or girls?
Brian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Brian most popular?
Brian peaked in 1972 in United States, with 36,477 recorded births that year.
Is Brian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Brian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1440 in 1909 to #339 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Brian?
At least 1,197,078 babies have been recorded with the name Brian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Brian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Brian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Brian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Brian include Gideon, Paxton, Marshall, Cairo.
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