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Brian
BoyMeaning of Brian: Irish: 'high' or 'noble'
Brian is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 347th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 538th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#347
979 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#538
71 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,178,298
First recorded 1909 · peak 1972
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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