Briseida
Briseida is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Daughter of Brises; derived from a classical Greek mythological patronymic.
Origin and history
Briseida is a name derived from classical Greek myth, corresponding to Briseis in Homer's Iliad. It entered modern usage primarily via Hispanic communities and Spanish-language adaptations of classical literature. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but established choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,705 babies in the United States have been named Briseida since 1880. It ranks #3397 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1825.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.4 %)
- TX (26.9 %)
- AZ (5.2 %)
- WA (4.5 %)
- IL (3.5 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 102 |
| 1990-2000 | 495 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,133 |
| 2010-2019 | 691 |
| 2020-2029 | 276 |
Nicknames
Bri, Brisi
Fun facts
- The name stems from Briseis, a central figure in Homer's epic poem the Iliad.
- Briseida is the Spanish and Romance-language form of the classical Greek name Briseis.