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Brien

Brien is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Brien?

Recorded births named Brien by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	3,593 births
Ireland since 1964	50 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Brien's popularity over time

Babies named Brien per year — United States (1925–2025). United States peaked in 1963 (99/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1967 (9/yr).

When was Brien popular?

Brien reached its peak in 1963, when it was the #1820 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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