Brissia
A feminine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 574 living Americans carry the first name Brissia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brissia today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brissia births was 2007 (215 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brissia. 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
574
~ 1 in 597,133 Americans
Peak year
2007
215 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,680
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Brissia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brissia from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 453 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brissia 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 Brissia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brissias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Brissia, while Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brissia
The name Brissia is an intriguing one that can be traced back to ancient Greece. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "brissos," which means "curly" or "crisp." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals with curly or wavy hair.
In ancient Greek mythology, there is a reference to a nymph named Brissia, who was said to be one of the attendants of the goddess Artemis. This nymph was often depicted with flowing, curly locks, further reinforcing the connection between the name and its hair-related meaning.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Brissia can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. One notable example is Brissia of Samos, a philosopher and teacher who lived around 450 BCE and was renowned for her wisdom and knowledge.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Brissia. In the 2nd century CE, Brissia Paulina was a Roman noblewoman and poet known for her eloquent writings and patronage of the arts. Another notable figure was Brissia Theodora, a Byzantine empress who reigned from 1055 to 1056 CE and was known for her political acumen and efforts to promote education.
During the Renaissance period, Brissia Donati (1495-1562) was an Italian painter and sculptor who gained acclaim for her intricate works and her contributions to the arts in Florence. Brissia Rousseau (1670-1742), a French philosopher and writer, was also a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment, known for her influential ideas on education and social reform.
In more recent times, Brissia Montalvo (1905-1988) was a renowned Venezuelan poet and educator who played a significant role in promoting literature and cultural awareness in her country. Her works explored themes of identity, love, and the human experience, earning her widespread recognition and numerous literary awards.
While the name Brissia may be less common today, its rich history and connections to ancient Greek mythology, as well as its association with notable figures throughout the ages, make it a name with a fascinating and enduring legacy.
People
Brissia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brissia 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
Brissia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brissia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 574 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brissia 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 597,133 US residents.
Is Brissia a common name?
We classify Brissia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 580 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brissia most popular?
The single biggest year for Brissia was 2007, when 215 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brissia is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brissia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brissia 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.