Brieanna first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Brieanna has been for the last 43 years (from 1979 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Brieanna

A feminine name of Scottish origin, meaning "descendant of the virtuous one".

Popularity of Brieanna by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Brieanna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Brieanna.

Year Male Count Female Count
2021 0 8
2019 0 5
2018 0 19
2017 0 14
2016 0 20
2015 0 18
2014 0 19
2013 0 13
2012 0 25
2011 0 37
2010 0 44
2009 0 53
2008 0 62
2007 0 84
2006 0 78
2005 0 82
2004 0 63
2003 0 106
2002 0 110
2001 0 144
2000 0 143
1999 0 149
1998 0 172
1997 0 165
1996 0 162
1995 0 153
1994 0 180
1993 0 158
1992 0 145
1991 0 119
1990 0 117
1989 0 99
1988 0 59
1987 0 49
1986 0 46
1985 0 46
1984 0 39
1983 0 37
1982 0 26
1981 0 26
1980 0 42
1979 0 66

The history of the first name Brieanna

The name Brieanna is a relatively modern English name, believed to have originated as a combination of the Irish name Brianna and the English name Anna. The name Brianna itself is thought to be derived from the Celtic word "bri," meaning "high" or "noble," and the Gaelic word "ard," meaning "exalted" or "high."

The earliest recorded use of the name Brieanna dates back to the late 20th century, with no definitive historical references or records of its usage prior to that time. It is possible that the name was created as a unique variation of the more common names Brianna and Anna, as it gained popularity in English-speaking countries.

While there are no famous historical figures specifically named Brieanna, the name shares roots with other notable individuals throughout history. For instance, Saint Brigid of Kildare, an Irish nun and abbess born around 451 AD, is often associated with the name Brianna due to its Celtic origins.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with a similar name was Briana, a French noblewoman born in the 12th century. Another early example is Brianna of Savoy, a Countess of Richmond born in the 13th century.

In more recent times, notable individuals with the name Brieanna include Brieanna Reed, an American television personality and actress born in 1983, and Brieanna Russell, a Canadian soccer player born in 1993.

It's worth noting that while the name Brieanna has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in English-speaking countries, its historical roots and origins can be traced back to the Celtic and Gaelic languages, reflecting its unique blend of Irish and English influences.

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.

The history and meaning of the name Brieanna was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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