Brianna
Brianna first appears in US records in 1963. It peaked in 2000, when 12,880 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,372.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Brianna popular?
Declining Brianna is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
| 2020s | 10,122 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36,917 | |
| 2000s | 99,798 | |
| 1990s | 99,108 | |
| 1980s | 17,133 | |
| 1970s | 1,639 | |
| 1960s | 82 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Brianna mean?
Brianna is a feminine form of Brian, a Celtic name often linked to “high, noble” or “strong.” It became widely popular in the United States from the 1990s.
Nicknames for Brianna
- Bri
- Bria
Variants & spellings
- Breanna
- Briana
- Bryanna
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brianna a boy or a girl name?
Brianna is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Brianna a popular name right now?
Brianna is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
How popular is the name Brianna?
In 2025, Brianna ranked #222 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Brianna most popular?
Brianna was most popular in 2000, when about 12,880 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Brianna?
Common nicknames for Brianna include Bri, Bria.