4,178births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
1967Peak · Ireland
#9714United States 2025
Brien is a boy name family recorded 4,178 times in 3 countries since 1925. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9714 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1967, at 15.2 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 Brien
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brien | English | 3,593 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 1969 | ▼ 12 % |
| Brien | English | 122 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1948 | – |
| Brien | English | 31 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1967 | – |
| Bryen | English | 432 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2001 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Brien ↔ Bryen — spelling variant
Questions about Brien
How popular is the name Brien?
In 2025 it ranked #9714 in the United States. Official registers record 4,178 births across 3 countries.
What is Brien in other languages?
Bryen (English).
When was Brien most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1967, at 15.2 births per 100,000.
Is Brien a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Brien is a boy name.