Brieana
A feminine name derived from the Irish Celtic word "brí" meaning vigor, virtue.
Name Census estimates that about 960 living Americans carry the first name Brieana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brieana today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brieana births was 1994 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brieana. 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
960
~ 1 in 357,036 Americans
Peak year
1994
61 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,978
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Brieana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brieana from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 496 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
Brieana 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 Brieana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brieanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Brieana, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brieana
The name Brieana is a relatively modern feminine name that does not have a definitive origin or long historical record. It is believed to be a combination of the French name Brie and the English name Ana or Anna. The name Brie is derived from the Old French word for a type of cheese, referring to the region of Brie in northern France. Anna is a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
While Brieana is a constructed name without ancient roots, there are a few notable people throughout history who have borne this first name. One of the earliest recorded instances is Brieana Younce, an American singer-songwriter born in 1979. She has released several albums and is known for her folk and country music styles.
Another notable Brieana is Brieana Moncrieffe, a Canadian track and field athlete born in 1991. She specializes in sprinting events and has competed in the Olympic Games and World Championships. Brieana Moncrieffe holds several national records in Canada.
In the literary world, Brieana J. Oldham is an American author and entrepreneur born in 1983. She has written several books on topics such as personal growth, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. Brieana J. Oldham is also a public speaker and life coach.
Brieana Marrero is a Puerto Rican model and actress born in 1990. She has worked in various television shows, movies, and commercials, and has also participated in beauty pageants.
Lastly, Brieana Scolaro is an American singer and songwriter born in 1995. She rose to fame as a contestant on the reality singing competition show "The Voice" in 2015, where she showcased her powerful vocals and stage presence.
While the name Brieana does not have a deep historical or cultural significance, it has been embraced by individuals in various fields, from music and sports to literature and entertainment, leaving their mark and contributing to the diverse tapestry of names in modern society.
People
Brieana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brieana 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
Brieana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brieana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 960 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brieana 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 357,036 US residents.
Is Brieana a common name?
We classify Brieana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 989 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brieana most popular?
The single biggest year for Brieana was 1994, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brieana is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brieana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brieana 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.