Briauna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend meaning "high" and "virtuous".
Name Census estimates that about 1,312 living Americans carry the first name Briauna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Briauna today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Briauna births was 1994 (85 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Briauna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 261,246 Americans
Peak year
1994
85 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,671
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Briauna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Briauna from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 666 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Briauna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Briauna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Briaunas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Briauna, while Michigan, Maryland, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Briauna
The name Briauna is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic origin or cultural significance. However, its construction suggests it may have been derived from a combination of the popular names Brianna and Shauna.
Brianna is an anglicized form of the Irish name Brìghde, which comes from the Celtic deity Brigid, the goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft. Shauna is the anglicized spelling of the Irish name Siobhán, derived from the ancient Irish word "siobh" meaning "well-born" or "of noble descent."
By merging these two names, Briauna could be interpreted as a blend of the concepts of nobility, healing, and poetic expression. However, there is no definitive evidence of its intended meaning or any ancient roots.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Briauna are from the late 20th century, appearing primarily in the United States and Canada. There are no notable historical figures or characters specifically named Briauna in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
While relatively uncommon, a few individuals with the first name Briauna have gained some recognition in recent years. These include:
1. Briauna Taylor (born 1993), an American athlete who competed in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 as a member of the United States women's track and field team.
2. Briauna Lenz (born 1995), an American soccer player who has played for various clubs in the National Women's Soccer League.
3. Briauna Sparrow (born 1997), an Australian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Townsville Fire in the Women's National Basketball League.
4. Briauna Jobe (born 1995), an American professional golfer who has competed on the Symetra Tour and the LPGA Tour.
5. Briauna Proctor (born 1994), an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Overall, while the name Briauna lacks a deep historical background or ancient roots, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its construction suggests a blend of Irish and Celtic influences, but its true origins remain uncertain.
People
Briauna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Briauna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Briauna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Briauna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,312 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Briauna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 261,246 US residents.
Is Briauna a common name?
We classify Briauna as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,345 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Briauna most popular?
The single biggest year for Briauna was 1994, when 85 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Briauna is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Briauna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Briauna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.