Total births
611
Unisex name · since 1991
Brier
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 611 babies named Brier, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6333
- among boys today
- 611
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Brier currently ranks #6333 among unisex names in America, with 611 babies recorded since 1991.
Brier has 611 recorded births among boys since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6333 as of the latest data, more common than 56% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #6333 among boys today
- 611 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Brier is currently the #6333 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 611 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6333
- among boys today
- 611
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Brier vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6333
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Brier was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
32 babies were named Brier in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Brier compares
611 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Brier's all-time total is 66% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Brier | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 611 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Brier's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brier's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brier at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#6,333
Active since
1991
Brier popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Brier popularity over time - girls
344 total births recorded since 1989 (Brier as girls' name)
Brier by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Brier's strongest decade.
242 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Brier births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 78
1990s
78 births
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s
2010s
242 births
- 2020s
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 242 births (40% of all-time use).
How Brier 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 Brier's total volume
Brier vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Brier by state
Where Brier concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
Pennsylvania share of Brier's total US births 0.8%
5 of 611 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brier? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 611 babies named Brier. Today it holds rank #6333 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 32 births.
When was Brier most popular? ▼
Brier was most popular in the 2010s decade with 242 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Brier most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brier are Pennsylvania (5 births).
Is Brier a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Brier is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 611 births, and as a girl's name it has 344 births.
How long has the name Brier been used? ▼
Records for Brier go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Brier? ▼
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 Brier's data
- Brier's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (242 total births) through the 2020s (120) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Briers (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Brier
Nearby Names Like Brier
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brier
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 Brier side by side: Brier vs Brian Brier vs Brice Brier vs Briggs
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Brier
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, 1991–2025 (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. "Brier: #6333 Unisex Name - 611 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brier. 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 Brier 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.