Bryanna
Bryanna is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Bryanna is a modern feminine spelling variant of Brianna, derived from the Old Celtic element meaning high, noble, or exalted. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century along with other 'Bryn' and 'Brianna' variations. Though its peak usage was in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it remains a recognizable contemporary name.
Popularity in the United States
19,643 babies in the United States have been named Bryanna since 1880. It ranks #1078 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1421.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.9 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 880 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,847 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,901 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,203 |
| 2020-2029 | 694 |
Nicknames
Bree, Bry, Anna, Annie
Fun facts
- The spelling Bryanna emerged in the U.S. during the late 20th century, inspired by the rising popularity of Brianna and the trendy 'y' vowel insert.
- It derives ultimately from the masculine Celtic name Brian, which historically meant noble or high.