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/BREE-an/

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The name Brian is of Old Celtic origin, meaning 'hill' or 'noble.' It became popular in Ireland and Britain, especially among the Gaelic-speaking populations, and spread to other English-speaking countries.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Brian each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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