Brianna
Peaked at #14 nationally in 1999, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1963, Brianna has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Brianna — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#14
in 1999
Current rank
#181
in 2024
Years tracked
62
1963–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1963, Brianna reached its peak popularity for girls in 1999, ranking #14 nationally with 12,417 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #85 (2014) to #181 (2024) — a 53% drop.
As of 2024, Brianna ranks #181 nationally for girls, with 1,673 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #181 | 1,673 |
| 2023 | #152 | 1,883 |
| 2022 | #171 | 1,708 |
| 2021 | #184 | 1,597 |
| 2020 | #145 | 1,878 |
| 2019 | #147 | 1,936 |
| 2018 | #132 | 2,243 |
| 2017 | #123 | 2,519 |
Brianna — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2195
in 2004
Current rank
#12573
in 2024
Years tracked
33
1984–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1984, Brianna reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #2195 nationally with 53 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 11 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8204 (2013) to #12573 (2024) — a 35% drop.
As of 2024, Brianna ranks #12573 nationally for boys, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,573 | 5 |
| 2022 | #12,632 | 5 |
| 2018 | #12,445 | 5 |
| 2017 | #12,556 | 5 |
| 2015 | #10,871 | 6 |
| 2013 | #8,204 | 9 |
| 2012 | #8,244 | 9 |
| 2011 | #9,752 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Brianna most popular?
Brianna was most popular in 1999, when it ranked #14 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brianna becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Brianna?
At least 263,840 babies have been recorded with the name Brianna in the US since 1963, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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