Brianna
Brianna is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Brianna is a feminine form of Brian, which stems from an Old Celtic root associated with high rank or nobility. It rose rapidly in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and remains widely recognized. Today it is considered a classic, modern Celtic-inspired name.
Popularity in the United States
264,799 babies in the United States have been named Brianna since 1880. It ranks #153 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #173.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.6 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 82 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,639 |
| 1980-1990 | 17,133 |
| 1990-2000 | 99,108 |
| 2000-2010 | 99,798 |
| 2010-2019 | 36,917 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,122 |
Famous people named Brianna
- Brianna Keilar: Journalist, News Anchor
- Brianna Hildebrand: Actress
- Brianna Stewart: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Brie, Bree, Anna
Fun facts
- Brianna was created as a modern feminine elaboration of the traditional Irish male name Brian.
- The name experienced a massive surge in popularity in the U.S. during the 1980s and 1990s, becoming a top-20 girl name.