Find out how popular the first name Brie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Brie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 50 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Brie.

The history of the first name Brie

The name Brie has its origins in the French language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "brie," which referred to a type of soft, creamy cheese that originated in the Brie region of northern France.

In the medieval period, the name Brie was sometimes used as a feminine form of the French name Brice, which itself was derived from the Germanic name Brix or Brix-ida. This name may have been associated with the concept of "bright" or "shining."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brie can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "The Song of Roland," where a character named Brie is mentioned. However, it is unclear whether this was a given name or a reference to the region of Brie.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Brie. One of the earliest was Brie de Verdun (c. 1181-1227), a French noblewoman and heiress who inherited significant lands and titles in the Champagne region.

In the 16th century, there was a French poet and playwright named Brie Basse (c. 1520-1590), who wrote works in both French and Latin. Her plays were performed at the court of King Henry II of France.

Another notable figure was Brie de Sainte-Marie (1590-1659), a French nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary and wrote several spiritual works.

In the 18th century, Brie Ségur (1718-1801) was a French soldier and military writer who served in the French army during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

More recently, the American actress Brie Larson (born 1989) has brought renewed prominence to the name. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 2015 film "Room."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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