Briar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
50% Masculine / 50% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old English word 'brēr' meaning 'thorny bush', Briar is a nature-inspired name symbolizing resilience.
Meaning of the Name Briar
Briar is a unisex name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'brēr' which means 'thorny bush'. The name is often associated with the briar rose, a type of wild rose known for its thorny stems. Briar can also be seen as a nature-inspired name, symbolizing resilience and strength.
Popularity of the Name Briar
The popularity for the name Briar peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 596 births, which ranked number 1,008 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Briar had the most female births in 2021 with 596, which ranked number 516 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 363, which ranked number 714 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Briar has increased sharply over the last ten years from 297 births to 924 births, an increase of 211.11%. Among males, Briar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 189 births to 345 births, an increase of 82.54%. Among females, Briar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 108 births to 579 births, an increase of 436.11%.
Nationwide Popularity of Briar
- 20 Year Trend of Briar: 584.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Briar: 211.11%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Briar: 82.54%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Briar: 436.11%
Popularity of Briar by State
For males, Briar was most popular in Southeastern states with 130 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 30 male births. Among females, Briar was most popular in Midwestern states with 196 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 35 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Briar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 9 | 513 | 7 | 660 |
| AR | 9 | 354 | 9 | 325 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 759 |
| CA | 7 | 2013 | 32 | 937 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 469 |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | 22 | 753 |
| GA | 18 | 548 | 14 | 704 |
| IA | 13 | 283 | 30 | 92 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IL | 13 | 666 | 19 | 545 |
| IN | 16 | 433 | 14 | 475 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 224 |
| KY | 11 | 389 | 13 | 318 |
| LA | 7 | 643 | 7 | 629 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| MD | 6 | 722 | 7 | 725 |
| MI | 7 | 901 | 24 | 362 |
| MN | 10 | 512 | 8 | 606 |
| MO | 17 | 364 | 25 | 245 |
| MS | 11 | 291 | 5 | 543 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 80 |
| NC | 10 | 810 | 13 | 717 |
| ND | 6 | 197 | 7 | 142 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 185 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 188 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | 20 | 783 |
| OH | 13 | 662 | 19 | 538 |
| OK | 7 | 529 | 18 | 200 |
| OR | 5 | 587 | 14 | 246 |
| PA | 13 | 666 | 19 | 554 |
| SC | 8 | 522 | 9 | 503 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 105 |
| TN | 14 | 506 | 18 | 416 |
| TX | 30 | 843 | 35 | 874 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 331 |
| VA | 7 | 848 | 16 | 499 |
| WA | 8 | 742 | 18 | 383 |
| WI | 9 | 511 | 15 | 343 |
| WV | 15 | 142 | 5 | 318 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Briar
- Total Births of Briar: 1035 (12.02%)
- Male Births of Briar: 366 (6.20%)
- Female Births of Briar: 685 (18.28%)
Given the upward trend of Briar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.02% increase in total births, for a total of 1,035 births in 2024. Male births for Briar have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 366 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.20%. For Females, births for Briar have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 685 female births in 2024, an increase of 18.28%.