Brion
Brion is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Brion is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish name Brian. It translates to noble, high, or exalted. In the United States, it is an uncommon variant spelling of Brian or Bryan.
Popularity in the United States
2,807 babies in the United States have been named Brion since 1880. It ranks #2441 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1849.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.9 %)
- PA (18.2 %)
- NY (17.8 %)
- IL (12.3 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
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 | 43 |
| 1950-1960 | 522 |
| 1960-1970 | 395 |
| 1970-1980 | 612 |
| 1980-1990 | 360 |
| 1990-2000 | 416 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 167 |
| 2020-2029 | 78 |
Famous people named Brion
- Brion James: Actor
- Brion Gysin: Painter, Writer
Fun facts
- Brion emerged as a modern English spelling variant of the classic Irish name Brian.
- In Irish mythology, Brión was one of the sons of Tuireann.