Updated May 24, 2023

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  • Irish : Resolute, strong

What does Brianna mean and stand for?

The name Brianna is of Irish origin and means "resolute, strong." Historians believe it first entered the scene in the 16th century with Edmund Spenser's poem "The Faerie Queen." It is a variant of Briana.

Syllables: 3

Girl name variations

Bridget

Bridget

- 10% this year
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Brigetta

Brigetta

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Brigette

Brigette

- 27% this year
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Brigitte

Brigitte

- 22% this year
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Brighid

Brighid

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Brigid

Brigid

+ 22% this year
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Britta

Britta

- 33% this year
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Brita

Brita

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Britte

Britte

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Brit

Brit

- 17% this year
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Biddy

Biddy

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Brie

Brie

- 43% this year
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Bree

Bree

- 21% this year
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Birgit

Birgit

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Birgitta

Birgitta

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Brigada

Brigada

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Brigida

Brigida

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Brigita

Brigita

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Brietta

Brietta

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Breanna

Breanna

- 13% this year
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Briana

Briana

- 44% this year
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Brianne

Brianne

- 17% this year
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Brienne

Brienne

- 52% this year
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Bryanne

Bryanne

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Brid

Brid

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How Popular Is The Name Brianna

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Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Brianna has drastically decreased in popularity the past few decades. It held a spot in the top 20 from 2000 to 2006, a spot in the top 50 until 2011, and a spot in the top 100 until 2016. Though it's fallen recently, it still remains in the top 150, and still beats its sister spelling, Briana, by quite a lot.

However, it is the 27th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Brianna was at its peak popularity in June 2020.

Brianna is thought to be a rather old name, but its popularity is quite recent. It became a staple in the late 1970s and has only recently fallen in popularity. Notable namesakes include actress Brianna Lynn Brown, actress Brianna Caitlin Hildebrand, and singer Brianna Lea Pruett. Country singer Trace Atkins also chose the name for his daughter.

Where is it Popular?

Brianna was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Brianna

  • Anna
  • Bri
  • Bria
  • Nan
  • Nana
  • Rea
  • Ree

Pairs well with these middle names