Brianna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Brianna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Brianna?
Brianna is spelled B-R-I-A-N-N-A. The name has 7 letters.
Brianna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Brianna is commonly regarded as a feminine form of Brian, which may derive from an Old Celtic word meaning “noble” or “strong.”
- Origin
- Brianna is commonly associated with Irish origins as a feminine variant of Brian, a name traditionally used in Celtic cultures.
- Pronunciation
- bree-AH-nuh · 3 syllables
Brianna Popularity in 2025
Rank#222
Recorded Births1,372
- Girls usage fell 41 places to #222 and recorded 305 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Brianna Mean?
Brianna is commonly regarded as a feminine form of Brian, which may derive from an Old Celtic word meaning “noble” or “strong.”
Origin: Brianna is commonly associated with Irish origins as a feminine variant of Brian, a name traditionally used in Celtic cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Brianna?
Pronunciationbree-AH-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Brianna?
- History
- The use of Brianna as a feminine given name has been documented primarily since the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of creating feminine forms of traditional masculine names.
Brianna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,372 | #222 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,677 | #181 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,885 | #152 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,709 | #171 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,601 | #184 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,878 | #145 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,937 | #147 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,244 | #132 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,522 | #123 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,098 | #97 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,475 | #82 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,616 | #85 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,915 | #71 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Girls | 4,646 | #51 |
| 2012 | Boys | 9 | #8,158 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5,183 | #45 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7 | #9,600 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6,281 | #30 |
When Was Brianna Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Girls
12,880 recorded births
National rank #15
1999 · Girls
12,419 recorded births
National rank #14
1998 · Girls
12,047 recorded births
National rank #17
1997 · Girls
12,008 recorded births
National rank #17
Where Brianna Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #115 | 7 |
| NJ | #126 | 62 |
| MA | #127 | 42 |
| MD | #130 | 35 |
| FL | #135 | 133 |
| NV | #165 | 15 |
| VA | #169 | 48 |
| CT | #175 | 18 |