Briar
3 countries#400 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Briar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,349 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #400 · peaked in 2025 with 1,175 births
Most common in: Texas, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
218 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #414 · peaked in 2020 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
182 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1866 · peaked in 2020 with 23 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
36 births recorded 2016–2025 · currently #324 · peaked in 2025 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Briar’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3136 | — |
| 2007 | #2541 | ↑595 |
| 2008 | #3267 | ↓726 |
| 2009 | #2568 | ↑699 |
| 2010 | #2589 | ↓21 |
| 2011 | #1909 | ↑680 |
| 2012 | #1859 | ↑50 |
| 2013 | #1866 | ↓7 |
| 2014 | #1436 | ↑430 |
| 2015 | #835 | ↑601 |
| 2016 | #801 | ↑34 |
| 2017 | #722 | ↑79 |
| 2018 | #687 | ↑35 |
| 2019 | #578 | ↑109 |
| 2020 | #567 | ↑11 |
| 2021 | #516 | ↑51 |
| 2022 | #534 | ↓18 |
| 2023 | #549 | ↓15 |
| 2024 | #522 | ↑27 |
| 2025 | #400 | ↑122 |
Frequently asked questions about Briar
Is Briar a popular name?
Yes — Briar currently ranks #400 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Briar more common for boys or girls?
Briar is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Briar most popular?
Briar peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,175 recorded births that year.
Is Briar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Briar’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8292 in 1972 to #400 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Briar?
At least 13,567 babies have been recorded with the name Briar across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Briar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Briar appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Briar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Briar include Julianna, Melany, Lauren, Logan.
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