Brian Name Origin
/BREE-an/-
British (Celtic) 50%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Irish (Celtic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Brian
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
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.
Name Trends
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).