Brien

Q: Is Brien a boy or girl name?

Brien is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17188, and as a girl name it ranks #57954.

Q: How popular is the name Brien?

Brien is ranked #17188 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ br-EYE-ihn ]

Boy Name #17,188 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Brien is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-EYE-ihn.

Parents who love the name Brien often also consider Burgin, Ann, Lavoy .

Popularity Over Time

#17,188

Current Rank

Peaked 1963 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,188
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Bri Bry Briie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Brien Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Brien Adriel

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Brien Bennett

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Brien Jayden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Brien Angel

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Brien Diego

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Brien Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Brien Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Brien Damian

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Brien Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

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Also a Girl Name

Brien is also used as a girl name, ranked #57954.

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Similar Names

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Neilson Boy Gaelic Burgin Boy Old French Zora Boy Ann Boy Hebrew Treva Boy Cornish Lavoy Boy French

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brien

Is Brien a boy or girl name?

Brien is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17188. As a girl name, it is ranked #57954. Brien is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Brien?

Brien is pronounced br-EYE-ihn.

How popular is the name Brien?

Brien is currently ranked #17188 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Brien?

Common nicknames for Brien include Bri, Bry, and Briie.

Is Brien a common or rare name?

Brien is an uncommon name, ranked #17188 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Brien

Brien is a boy name .

Is Brien a boy or girl name? Brien is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,188 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,954. Brien is more commonly used as a boy name.

Brien is currently ranked #17,188 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Brien include Bri, Bry, and Briie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.