girl name
Briar
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#400 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Briar in the US, 1880–2025
Briar first appears in US records in 1972. It peaked in 2025, when 778 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 778.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Briar popular?
Near its peak Briar is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,612 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,587 | |
| 2000s | 466 | |
| 1990s | 212 | |
| 1980s | 75 | |
| 1970s | 50 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Briar a boy or a girl name?
Briar is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Briar a popular name right now?
Briar is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Briar?
In 2025, Briar ranked #400 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Briar most popular?
Briar was most popular in 2025, when about 778 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.