8,335births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
2023Peak · Alberta
#686United States 2025
Briar is a boy name family recorded 8,335 times in 3 countries since 1971. It ranks highest today in the United States (#686 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2023, at 22.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Briar
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar | English | 6,347 | 🇺🇸 United States | #686 | 2023 | ▲ 119 % |
| Briar | English | 41 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #907 | 2024 | new |
| Briar | English | 7 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2023 | – |
| Bryar | English | 1,940 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1867 | 2019 | ▲ 11 % |
How we grouped these names
- Briar ↔ Bryar — spelling variant
Questions about Briar
How popular is the name Briar?
In 2025 it ranked #686 in the United States. Official registers record 8,335 births across 3 countries.
What is Briar in other languages?
Bryar (English).
When was Briar most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2023, at 22.1 births per 100,000.
Is Briar a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Briar is a boy name.