Brianne
Brianne is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Brianne is a feminine elaboration of the classic Irish name Brian, incorporating the popular -anne suffix. It gained significant traction in the United States during the late 20th century as a modern variant. Today, it remains a familiar yet moderately chosen feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
20,473 babies in the United States have been named Brianne since 1880. It ranks #1047 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1897.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 24 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,024 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,100 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,763 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,480 |
| 2010-2019 | 827 |
| 2020-2029 | 204 |
Famous people named Brianne
- Brianne Howey: Actress
- Brianne Tju: Actress
- Brianne Theisen-Eaton: Track and Field Athlete, Olympian
Nicknames
Brie, Bri, Bree
Fun facts
- Brianne emerged in the mid-20th century as a feminine blend of Brian and Anne.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.