Brieann
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Brianna and Ann.
Name Census estimates that about 692 living Americans carry the first name Brieann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brieann today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brieann births was 1999 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brieann. 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
692
~ 1 in 495,310 Americans
Peak year
1999
33 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2016 SSA rank
#16,689
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Brieann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brieann 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 268 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
Brieann 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 Brieann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brieanns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Indiana recorded the most babies named Brieann, while Indiana, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brieann
The name Brieann is a relatively modern feminine name that appears to have originated in the English-speaking world, likely within the last few centuries. It is a variant spelling of the name Brianne, which is thought to be a combination of the French name Brie and the English suffix -anne.
The name Brie itself is derived from the French region of Brie, known for its famous cheese. The suffix -anne is a common feminine ending in English names, often used to create variants of more traditional names. Therefore, Brieann can be interpreted as a variant of Brianne, with the added twist of a unique spelling.
While the name Brieann does not have a long historical lineage or association with any particular ancient culture or language, its components do have roots in French and English naming traditions. The earliest recorded instances of the name Brieann are likely from the late 20th century, as it gained popularity as a unique twist on the more established name Brianne.
In terms of notable individuals bearing the name Brieann, the list is relatively short due to its modern nature. One of the earliest recorded instances is Brieann Dolnick, an American writer and editor born in 1971. Another notable Brieann is Brieann Petersen, an American model and actress born in 1988.
While not as historically significant as some other names, Brieann represents the modern trend of creating unique and creative name variations, often by combining elements from different languages and cultures. Its popularity may stem from its distinctiveness and the blend of French and English influences.
People
Brieann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brieann 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
Brieann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brieann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 692 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brieann 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 495,310 US residents.
Is Brieann a common name?
We classify Brieann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 718 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brieann most popular?
The single biggest year for Brieann was 1999, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brieann is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brieann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brieann 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.