Find out how popular the first name Briele has been for the last 25 years (from 1996 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Briele by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Briele is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Briele.

The history of the first name Briele

The name Briele is a relatively modern invention, likely originating from a combination of the French name Brielle and the English name Brielle. The name Brielle itself is a French variant of the Dutch place name Brielle, which refers to a town in the western Netherlands. The town's name is thought to derive from the Old French word "brill," meaning a small stream or brook.

While the name Briele has no direct ancient roots, the name Brielle can be traced back to the 13th century in the Netherlands. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Brielle was a reference to a noble family from the town of Brielle in historical records from the late 1200s.

The name Briele likely emerged as a creative spelling variation of Brielle in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the growing popularity of unique and unconventional baby names during that time period. However, there are no recorded examples of notable historical figures specifically bearing the name Briele prior to the modern era.

That said, several notable individuals throughout history have carried the name Brielle, which may have contributed to the eventual development of the Briele variant. These include Brielle Biermann (born 1997), an American television personality, and Brielle Anyea Henry (born 1997), an American Paralympic athlete.

It's worth noting that while the name Briele itself lacks deep historical roots, it reflects a broader trend of blending and modifying existing names to create new and unique variations. This practice has become increasingly common in recent decades, as parents seek to give their children distinctive and personalized names.

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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