Brianna
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Noble, virtuous, strong
Origin: Celtic/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #222 in 2025 with 1,372 babies born.
History: Brianna surged in the 1990s-2000s as a feminine form of Brian that conquered American naming. The Irish roots (Brian Boru was Ireland's last High King) give it Celtic warrior heritage. Brianna represents the massive wave of Irish-influenced feminine names that swept through American culture — adding -anna to create something that sounds both strong and graceful.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Brianna? About 1 in 2,426 babies born in 2025 were named Brianna, or roughly 3.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Brianna
What does the name Brianna mean?
Brianna means “Noble, virtuous, strong” from Celtic/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Brianna?
Brianna has Celtic/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble, virtuous, strong”.
How popular is Brianna?
Brianna ranked #222 in 2025 — given to 1,372 babies that year.
When was Brianna most popular?
Brianna peaked in 2000 with 12,880 babies registered that year.
Is Brianna a boy or girl name?
Brianna is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Briannas in registered births are female.
Is the name Brianna rising or falling in popularity?
Brianna has fallen 77 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #145 in 2020 to #222 in 2025.
How long has Brianna been recorded?
Brianna appears in birth records across 63 years — from 1963 through 2025.