Brianna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced bree-AN-uh · 3 syllables
A given name, variant of Briana.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- bree-AN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #222
- US babies a year
- about 1,651 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Brianna?
Brianna was the #222 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,372 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #222 |
| England & Wales | #372 |
| Scotland | #399 |
| Northern Ireland | #246 |
| Ireland | #352 |
| Canada | #320 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Brianna?
Half of US adults named Brianna are older than 28; most are between 19 and 39. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Brianna
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Brianna have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Brianna
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Brianna
How do you pronounce Brianna?
Brianna is pronounced bree-AN-uh.
How popular is the name Brianna?
Brianna was the #222 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,372 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Brianna?
Half of US adults named Brianna are older than 28. Most are between 19 and 39.