Total births
973
Boys' name · since 1981
Bricen
Bricen has 973 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2010 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7408
- among boys today
- 973
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Bricen is the #7408 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 973 recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bricen has been recorded 973 times among boys since 1981, currently ranked #7408 nationally and more common than 48% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #7408 among boys today
- 973 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bricen is currently the #7408 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 973 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7408
- among boys today
- 973
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Bricen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7408
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Bricen was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
67 babies were named Bricen in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Bricen compares
973 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bricen's all-time total is 165% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bricen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 973 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bricen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bricen's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 67, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bricen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#7,408
Active since
1981
Bricen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Bricen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bricen's strongest decade.
416 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Bricen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s 102
1990s
102 births
- 2000s
2000s
372 births
- 2010s
2010s
416 births
- 2020s 57
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 416 births (43% of all-time use).
How Bricen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Bricen's total volume
Bricen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bricen by state
Where Bricen concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 29 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 14 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Bricen's total US births 3.0%
Even split
29 of 973 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bricen? ▼
973 babies have been named Bricen since 1981. It currently ranks #7408 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 67 births.
When was Bricen most popular? ▼
Bricen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 416 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Bricen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bricen are Texas (29 births), Ohio (16 births), Tennessee (16 births).
How long has the name Bricen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bricen since 1981 -- 45 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Bricen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brian, Brice, Briggs, Bridger, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bricen's data
- Bricen's decade-level peak was the 2010s (416 total births); usage has since declined to 57 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Bricens (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Bricen
Nearby Names Like Bricen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bricen
Brian Boy
#302 1,173,735 births
Brice Boy
#2446 15,737 births
Briggs Boy
#327 9,377 births
Bridger Boy
#790 6,873 births
Briar Boy
#698 6,347 births
Compare Bricen side by side: Bricen vs Brian Bricen vs Brice Bricen vs Briggs
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bricen
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1981–2025 (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. "Bricen: #7408 Boys' Name - 973 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bricen. 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 Bricen 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 June 2026.