Briar: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BRY-er · 2 syllables
As a surname Middle English brere (“briar”).
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BRY-er
- US rank (2025)
- #400
- US babies a year
- about 1,249 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Briar?
Briar was the #400 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,175 babies. It’s rising: up 155% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #400 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Canada | #330 |
How old are people named Briar?
Half of US adults named Briar are older than 25; most are between 18 and 36. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Briar
How do you pronounce Briar?
Briar is pronounced BRY-er.
How popular is the name Briar?
Briar was the #400 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,175 babies. It’s rising: up 155% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Briar?
Half of US adults named Briar are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 36.