Total births
296
Unisex name · since 1977
Briane
Briane has 296 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 296
- total births
- 1977–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
296 girls have been named Briane since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Briane recorded 296 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 2005.
- 296 total births
- 1977–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
296 girls have been named Briane since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 296
- total births
- 1977–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Briane was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
21 babies were named Briane in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Briane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Briane splits its recorded history at 1991: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Briane at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Briane popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2005
- Peak year (1994)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Briane popularity over time - boys
55 total births recorded since 1958 (Briane as boys' name)
Briane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Briane's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Briane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
116 births
- 1990s
1990s
123 births
- 2000s 36
2000s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 123 births (42% of all-time use).
Briane by state
Where Briane concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Briane's total US births 1.7%
5 of 296 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Briane? ▼
Briane has been given to 296 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 21 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Briane most popular? ▼
Briane was most popular in the 1990s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Briane most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Briane are California (5 births).
Is Briane a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Briane is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 296 births, and as a boy's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Briane been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Briane since 1977 -- 29 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Briane? ▼
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 Briane's data
- Briane's decade-level peak was the 1990s (123 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Brianes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Briane
Nearby Names Like Briane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Briane
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 Briane side by side: Briane vs Brittany Briane vs Brianna Briane 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, 1977–2005 (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. "Briane: Baby Name Since 1977 - 296 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/briane. 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 Briane 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.