Briana
Briana is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Briana is a feminine given name of Irish Celtic origin, derived as a female form of Brian. It generally means noble, high, or exalted. The name gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
97,120 babies in the United States have been named Briana since 1880. It ranks #386 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #553.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.7 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 298 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,116 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,881 |
| 1990-2000 | 42,801 |
| 2000-2010 | 28,719 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,066 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,167 |
Famous people named Briana
- Briana Evigan: Actress, Dancer
- Briana Scurry: Athlete, Goalkeeper
Nicknames
Bri, Bria, Bree
Fun facts
- Briana was created as a feminine variant of the traditional Irish masculine name Brian.
- The name saw a major surge in popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s.