Briar
Briar is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Thorny shrub, bramble, or wild rose bush.
Origin and history
Briar is an English nature name derived from the word for a thorny shrub or patch. Historically rare as a given name, it has risen rapidly in popularity in the United States since the 2010s. It is widely recognized as a unisex choice, with growing usage for both girls and boys.
Popularity in the United States
7,002 babies in the United States have been named Briar since 1880. It ranks #2021 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #506.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.1 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
- MO (4.2 %)
- IL (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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 212 |
| 2000-2010 | 466 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,587 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,612 |
Fun facts
- Briar Rose is the traditional fairy-tale name for Sleeping Beauty in the classic Brothers Grimm version of the story.
- More than half of the total U.S. female births for the name Briar recorded since 1880 have occurred since 2020.