Obrien Name Popularity and Statistics
Obrien is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Obrien?
Obrien is spelled O-B-R-I-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Obrien Popularity in 2022
Rank#9,823
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage fell 67 places to #9,823 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2019.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Obrien Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1921 through 2022. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2006 | Boys | 8 | #8,732 |
| 2005 | Boys | 11 | #6,634 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2000 | Boys | 6 | #9,112 |
| 1995 | Boys | 6 | #7,792 |
| 1994 | Boys | 11 | #5,109 |
| 1993 | Boys | 8 | #6,228 |
| 1992 | Boys | 14 | #4,114 |
| 1991 | Boys | 16 | #3,636 |
| 1990 | Boys | 7 | #6,415 |
| 1989 | Boys | 12 | #4,271 |
| 1988 | Boys | 13 | #3,705 |
| 1987 | Boys | 12 | #3,731 |
| 1986 | Boys | 9 | #4,457 |
| 1985 | Boys | 9 | #4,333 |
| 1984 | Boys | 11 | #3,701 |
| 1977 | Boys | 5 | #5,845 |
| 1958 | Boys | 6 | #3,559 |
| 1921 | Boys | 5 | #4,322 |
When Was Obrien 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.
1991 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #3,636
1992 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #4,114
1988 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #3,705
1989 · Boys
12 recorded births
National rank #4,271