Brien

Q: Is Brien a boy or girl name?

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

Q: How popular is the name Brien?

Brien is ranked #57954 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ br-EYE-ihn ]

Girl Name #57,954 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Brien is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-EYE-ihn.

Parents who love the name Brien often also consider Jeleah, Shaquira, Jonessa .

Popularity Over Time

#57,954

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #57,954
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Brielle #144 Briella #373 Brie #4728

Nicknames

Bri Bry Briie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Brien Claire

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Brien Alaia

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Brien Ayla

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Brien Eden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Brien Alice

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Brien Eliza

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Brien Maeve

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Brien Daisy

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Brien Brooklyn

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Brien Georgia

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

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Also a Boy Name

Brien is also used as a boy name, ranked #17188.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brien

Is Brien a boy or girl name?

Brien is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #57954. As a boy name, it is ranked #17188. 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 #57954 in popularity for girl 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 #57954 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Brien

Brien is a girl name .

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

Brien is currently ranked #57,954 in popularity for girl 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.

Alternative spellings of Brien include Brielle, Briella, Brie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.