Brian
Meaning: High, noble, or strong
Origin: Irish/Celtic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #67
Total births: 9,148
History: Brian peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Brian Lara, while West Indian, is known to every Australian through cricket. Australian Brians are their own breed — solid, reliable, the backbone of the suburban workforce. Brian is the name of Australian dependability.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1984) | #96 |
| Babies named Brian in 1984 | 75 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 9,148 |
| Peak year | 1952 (624 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #13 |
| Years in records | 1952–1984 (33 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 21 spots |
Frequently asked about Brian
What does the name Brian mean?
Brian means “High, noble, or strong” from Irish/Celtic roots.
What is the origin of the name Brian?
Brian has Irish/Celtic origin. The traditional meaning is “High, noble, or strong”.
How popular is Brian in Australia?
Brian ranked #96 in Australia in 1984 — given to 75 babies that year.
When was Brian most popular?
Brian peaked in 1952 with 624 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Brian a boy or girl name?
Brian is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Brians in registered births are male.
Is the name Brian rising or falling in popularity?
Brian has fallen 21 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #75 in 1979 to #96 in 1984.
How long has Brian been recorded in Australia?
Brian appears in birth records in Australia across 33 years — from 1952 through 1984.