Briley
Briley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Briar clearing or woodland meadow.
Origin and history
Briley is a modern English surname turned given name, derived from place names referring to a meadow or clearing. Though historically given to both boys and girls in the United States, it remains relatively uncommon for males. Its usage follows the contemporary American trend of using '-ley' ending surname names.
Popularity in the United States
1,332 babies in the United States have been named Briley since 1880. It ranks #3375 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- TN (37.2 %)
- TX (22.4 %)
- AL (11.9 %)
- KY (6.8 %)
- AR (3.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 201 |
| 2000-2010 | 647 |
| 2010-2019 | 424 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Fun facts
- The name originally indicated someone who lived near a briar-covered clearing or heath in medieval England.
- Like Riley and Bailey, Briley made the transition from a traditional English family surname to a modern unisex given name.