Briceyda
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from French elements.
Name Census estimates that about 221 living Americans carry the first name Briceyda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Briceyda today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Briceyda births was 2004 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Briceyda. 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
221
~ 1 in 1,550,925 Americans
Peak year
2004
21 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,652
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Briceyda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Briceyda from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Briceyda 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 Briceyda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Briceydas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Briceyda
The name Briceyda is a relatively uncommon given name, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is thought to have originated from an ancient language spoken in the region now known as modern-day Syria or Lebanon. Linguists believe the name may have derived from the Proto-Semitic root "b-r-k," which means "to bless" or "to kneel."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Briceyda can be found in a fragmentary text dating back to the 5th century BCE. This ancient manuscript, discovered in the ruins of an ancient city near present-day Aleppo, Syria, mentions a woman named Briceyda who was revered for her wisdom and healing abilities.
In the 3rd century CE, a Roman philosopher and scholar named Briceyda Claudius is said to have written several treatises on ethics and virtue. Unfortunately, none of his original works have survived to the present day, but his name is mentioned in the writings of other contemporary philosophers.
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Briceyda Theodora (c. 570 – 628) rose to prominence as a prominent theologian and advisor to Emperor Heraclius. She is credited with influencing the emperor's decision to adopt the doctrine of monothelitism, which sought to reconcile the divine and human natures of Christ.
In the 12th century, a Persian poet named Briceyda Rumi (1207 – 1273) gained widespread acclaim for his mystical and spiritual verses. His collection of poems, known as the "Masnavi," is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and has been widely translated and studied throughout the centuries.
Another notable figure bearing the name Briceyda was a 16th-century Italian painter and architect named Briceyda Fontana (1546 – 1607). She was one of the few female artists of the Renaissance period to achieve significant recognition during her lifetime, and her works can be found in several prestigious art collections across Europe.
While the name Briceyda may be uncommon in modern times, its rich historical legacy spans centuries and cultures, serving as a testament to the enduring power of names and their ability to transcend time and place.
People
Briceyda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Briceyda 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
Briceyda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Briceyda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 221 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Briceyda 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 1,550,925 US residents.
Is Briceyda a common name?
We classify Briceyda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 224 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Briceyda most popular?
The single biggest year for Briceyda was 2004, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Briceyda is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Briceyda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Briceyda 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.