Total births
718
Girls' name · since 1979
Brieann
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 718 babies named Brieann, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 718
- total births
- 1979–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Brieann is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 718 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Brieann has been recorded 718 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2016.
- 718 total births
- 1979–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
718 girls have been named Brieann since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 718
- total births
- 1979–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Brieann was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
33 babies were named Brieann in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Brieann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Brieann splits its recorded history at 1997: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2015 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Brieann at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Brieann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2016
- Peak year (1999)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Brieann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Brieann's strongest decade.
268 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Brieann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
- 1980s
1980s
233 births
- 1990s
1990s
268 births
- 2000s
2000s
170 births
- 2010s 33
2010s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 268 births (37% of all-time use).
How Brieann 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 Brieann's total volume
Brieann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Brieann by state
Where Brieann concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 32 | 4.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Brieann's total US births 4.5%
Even split
32 of 718 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brieann? ▼
Brieann has been given to 718 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2016. 33 babies were born in 1999, its single highest year.
When was Brieann most popular? ▼
Brieann was most popular in the 1990s decade with 268 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Brieann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brieann are California (32 births), New York (6 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Brieann been used? ▼
Brieann has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 38 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Brieann? ▼
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 Brieann's data
- Brieann's decade-level peak was the 1990s (268 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Brieanns (32 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 Brieann
Nearby Names Like Brieann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brieann
Brittany Girl
#791 360,673 births
Brianna Girl
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Briana Girl
#536 97,120 births
Bridget Girl
#706 92,367 births
Brittney Girl
#2987 82,203 births
Compare Brieann side by side: Brieann vs Brittany Brieann vs Brianna Brieann vs Briana
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1979–2016 (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. "Brieann: Baby Name Since 1979 - 718 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brieann. 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 Brieann 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.