Brienne
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brienne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 5 babies have been named Brienne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brienne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,398 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,398
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Brienne is also used as a girl name, ranked #8913.
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About the Name Brienne
Brienne is a boy name .
Is Brienne a boy or girl name? Brienne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,398 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,913. Brienne is more commonly used as a girl name.
Brienne is currently ranked #40,398 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brienne include Bri, Brie, Nne, Nney, Bry, and Brikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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