Briley
Briley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Briar clearing or woodland meadow; alternatively a modern invented blend.
Origin and history
Briley is a modern English name derived either as a surname from various place names meaning briar clearing or as a contemporary blend of names like Brianna and Riley. It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a moderately used choice for girls with a trendy, surname-as-first-name feel.
Popularity in the United States
6,618 babies in the United States have been named Briley since 1880. It ranks #2077 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1399.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.9 %)
- TN (12.8 %)
- KY (6.5 %)
- LA (5.8 %)
- IN (5.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 402 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,367 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,090 |
| 2020-2029 | 717 |
Nicknames
Bri, Lee
Fun facts
- Briley originally developed as an English habitational surname linked to places with briars and clearings.
- Its rise as a given name was heavily influenced by popular contemporary choices like Riley, Bailey, and Brianna.