Total births
550
Girls' name · since 1985
Brianca
550 babies named Brianca in U.S. Social Security records since 1985, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 550
- total births
- 1985–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Brianca is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 550 have been recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Brianca recorded 550 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2011.
- 550 total births
- 1985–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
550 girls have been named Brianca since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 550
- total births
- 1985–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Brianca was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
57 babies were named Brianca in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Brianca's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brianca's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brianca at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Brianca popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2011
- Peak year (1990)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Brianca by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Brianca's strongest decade.
365 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Brianca births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 87
1980s
87 births
- 1990s
1990s
365 births
- 2000s 92
2000s
92 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 365 births (66% of all-time use).
How Brianca compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Brianca's total volume
Brianca vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Brianca by state
Where Brianca concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 22 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 13 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 8 | 1.5% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.9% |
Louisiana share of Brianca's total US births 4.0%
Even split
22 of 550 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brianca? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 550 babies named Brianca. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 57 births.
When was Brianca most popular? ▼
Brianca was most popular in the 1990s decade with 365 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Brianca most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brianca are Louisiana (22 births), Georgia (13 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Brianca been used? ▼
Brianca has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 27 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Brianca? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brittany, Brianna, Briana, Bridget, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Brianca's data
- Brianca's decade-level peak was the 1990s (365 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Briancas (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Brianca
Nearby Names Like Brianca
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brianca
Brittany Girl
#791 360,673 births
Brianna Girl
#181 264,799 births
Briana Girl
#536 97,120 births
Bridget Girl
#706 92,367 births
Brittney Girl
#2987 82,203 births
Compare Brianca side by side: Brianca vs Brittany Brianca vs Brianna Brianca vs Briana
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Brianca: Baby Name Since 1985 - 550 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brianca. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Brianca draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.