Brielle
Brielle first appears in US records in 1972. It peaked in 2018, when 2,939 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,071.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Brielle popular?
Rising Brielle has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 13,675 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26,053 | |
| 2000s | 6,589 | |
| 1990s | 2,814 | |
| 1980s | 635 | |
| 1970s | 64 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Brielle mean?
Most often a short form of Gabrielle, the feminine of Gabriel, from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'. It coincides with a real Dutch town named Brielle, but as a given name it functions as the clipped form of Gabrielle.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brielle mean?
Brielle means short form of Gabrielle; God is my strength. Most often a short form of Gabrielle, the feminine of Gabriel, from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'. It coincides with a real Dutch town named Brielle, but as a given name it functions as the clipped form of Gabrielle.
What is the origin of the name Brielle?
Brielle is of french origin.
How do you pronounce Brielle?
Brielle is pronounced “bree-EL.”
Is Brielle a boy or a girl name?
Brielle is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Brielle a popular name right now?
Brielle has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Brielle?
In 2025, Brielle ranked #143 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Brielle most popular?
Brielle was most popular in 2018, when about 2,939 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Brielle?
Names similar to Brielle include Margot, Genevieve, Juliette, Elise, Adaline.
What names go well with Brielle?
french names that pair well with Brielle include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.