Find out how popular the first name Brielle has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brielle by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Brielle is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 2,064 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Brielle.

The history of the first name Brielle

The name Brielle is a French feminine name derived from the French word "brielle," meaning "a kind of lace or embroidery." It is believed to have originated in the 17th century, when the town of Brielle in the Netherlands became famous for its lace-making industry.

The earliest recorded use of the name Brielle dates back to the late 17th century in France. It gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries among the French nobility and upper classes, who often named their daughters after luxurious fabrics and textiles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brielle is in the 1789 French novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, where a minor character is named Brielle. This suggests that the name was already in use among the French aristocracy by the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, Brielle was a somewhat popular name among French royalty and nobility. One notable example is Brielle de Polignac (1844-1918), a French aristocrat and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III.

Another historical figure with the name Brielle was Brielle Laramée (1852-1929), a French-Canadian educator and writer who founded several schools for girls in Quebec and wrote extensively on education and women's rights.

In the 20th century, the name Brielle saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States. One famous bearer of the name is Brielle Biermann (born 1997), an American reality television personality and social media influencer known for appearing on the show "Don't Be Tardy" with her mother Kim Zolciak.

Another notable Brielle is Brielle Anyea (born 1992), an American singer-songwriter and record producer who has worked with artists such as Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey.

While the name Brielle is not as common as some other French names, it has maintained a steady presence throughout history, particularly among French and French-Canadian communities, and has recently gained popularity as a modern and unique name choice.

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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