Brianna
How to say it: bree-AN-uh · /briˈænə/
Feminine form of Brian, from Irish 'brian' meaning 'high', 'noble', or 'strong'. Popularized in English-speaking countries.
Brianna was the 184th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,372 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #233 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #184 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,372 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,699 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #233 |
| In France, 2025 | #462 among girls’ names, 50 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent creation that soared in the 1990s, Brianna has since fallen far. Continued softening seems probable going forward.
What goes with it
Bright with crisp edges wrapped in softness. Kaitlyn reflects a similar spirit, and Hailey does as well.
Middle names that flow with Brianna →
Nicknames
- Bri
- Bree
- Bria
- Anna
Honouring a Brianna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brianna is about 1 in 71.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #462 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #358.
Famous people named Brianna
- Brianna Hildebrand (born 1996)American actress (born 1996 or 1997)
- Brianna Rollins-McNeal (born 1991)American track and field athlete
- Brianna Throssell (born 1996)Australian swimmer
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