Total births
262
Girls' name · since 1981
Bricia
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 262 babies named Bricia, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 262
- total births
- 1981–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Bricia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 262 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bricia has been recorded 262 times among girls since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. 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 2023.
- 262 total births
- 1981–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
262 girls have been named Bricia since 1981, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 262
- total births
- 1981–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Bricia was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
27 babies were named Bricia in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Bricia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bricia's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bricia at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Bricia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2023
- Peak year (2007)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Bricia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Bricia's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Bricia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
58 births
- 2000s
2000s
118 births
- 2010s
2010s
54 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 118 births (45% of all-time use).
Bricia by state
Where Bricia concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 2.3% |
California share of Bricia's total US births 9.9%
Even split
26 of 262 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bricia? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 262 babies named Bricia. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 27 births.
When was Bricia most popular? ▼
Bricia was most popular in the 2000s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Bricia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bricia are California (26 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Bricia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bricia since 1981 -- 43 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Bricia? ▼
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 Bricia's data
- Bricia's decade-level peak was the 2000s (118 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Bricias (26 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 Bricia
Nearby Names Like Bricia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bricia
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 Bricia side by side: Bricia vs Brittany Bricia vs Brianna Bricia 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, 1981–2023 (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. "Bricia: Baby Name Since 1981 - 262 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bricia. 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 Bricia 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.