Briseidy
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of names.
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the first name Briseidy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Briseidy today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Briseidy births was 2008 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Briseidy. 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
115
~ 1 in 2,980,473 Americans
Peak year
2008
14 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,896
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Briseidy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Briseidy from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 58 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Briseidy 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 Briseidy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Briseidys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Briseidy
The name Briseidy has its origins in Greek culture and language, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "briseis," which means "soaked" or "drenched." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with water or rain.
One of the earliest known references to the name Briseidy can be found in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. In the story, Briseis is a beautiful captive woman who becomes the cause of a quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon, two of the greatest Greek warriors during the Trojan War. Her name is sometimes spelled as "Brisēis" or "Brisēḯs" in ancient Greek texts.
Throughout history, the name Briseidy has been used by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Briseida of Crete (c. 1st century BC), a Greek philosopher and mathematician known for her contributions to the study of geometry and mechanics.
Another historical figure bearing this name was Briseida Marcella (c. 3rd century AD), a Roman poet and scholar who wrote extensively on the subjects of literature and philosophy. Her works, though largely lost, were highly regarded in her time.
In the Middle Ages, Briseidy was the name of a French noblewoman, Briseida de Montfort (c. 1230-1290), who played a significant role in the political and military conflicts between England and France during the reign of King Henry III.
During the Renaissance period, Briseidy Giordano (1508-1572) was an Italian painter and printmaker known for her intricate woodcut illustrations and her collaborations with renowned artists such as Titian and Tintoretto.
In more recent times, Briseidy Elisa Acosta (1887-1979) was a Cuban educator and activist who fought for women's rights and access to education in her country. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater gender equality in Cuba.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Briseidy, highlighting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods, despite its relatively uncommon usage.
People
Briseidy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Briseidy 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
Briseidy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Briseidy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 115 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Briseidy 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 2,980,473 US residents.
Is Briseidy a common name?
We classify Briseidy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 116 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Briseidy most popular?
The single biggest year for Briseidy was 2008, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Briseidy is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Briseidy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Briseidy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Briseidy 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.
Is Briseidy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Briseidy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Briseidy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Briseidy?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Briseidy on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.