Obrien
Pronunciation: [ ohbr-EYE-ihn ]
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Obrien first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 204 babies have been named Obrien in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Obrien is past its peak , currently ranked #13,190 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,190
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Obrien
Obrien is a boy name .
Obrien is currently ranked #13,190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Obrien include Obr, Obri, Obriy, Obriie, Oby, Obie, and Obrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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