Briony Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Briony means 'to grow' or 'climbing plant'.
Meaning of the Name Briony
Briony is a variant of the Greek name Bryony, which comes from the Greek word 'bryo' meaning 'to grow'. It also has ties to the Latin word 'brionia', which refers to a European climbing plant. Briony is associated with growth, strength, and resilience. It has a rich history in Greek and Roman mythology, where it is believed to have healing properties.
Popularity of the Name Briony
The popularity for the name Briony peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 16 births, which ranked number 12,862 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Briony had the most female births in 2011 with 16, which ranked number 7,432 out of 19,581 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Briony has declined sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 5 births, a decline of -64.29%. Among females, Briony has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 5 births, a decline of -64.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Briony
- 10 Year Trend of Briony: -64.29%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Briony: -64.29%
Popularity of Briony by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Briony. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Briony in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Briony is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Briony
- Total Births of Briony: 5 (-9.78%)
- Female Births of Briony: 5 (-9.78%)
Given the downward trend of Briony over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.78% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. For Females, births for Briony have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 5 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.78%.