Briseis Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Briseis means 'to be elated' or 'to be gleeful' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Briseis
Briseis is a name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Briseis was a Trojan princess who was captured by the Greek hero Achilles during the Trojan War. The name Briseis is derived from the Greek word 'brizein', meaning 'to be elated' or 'to be gleeful'. It reflects the joy and happiness that Briseis brought to Achilles in mythology.
Popularity of the Name Briseis
The popularity for the name Briseis peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 100 births, which ranked number 3,497 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Briseis had the most female births in 2006 with 100, which ranked number 1,987 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Briseis has declined sharply over the last ten years from 74 births to 41 births, a decline of -44.59%. Among females, Briseis has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 74 births to 41 births, a decline of -44.59%.
Nationwide Popularity of Briseis
- 10 Year Trend of Briseis: -44.59%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Briseis: -44.59%
Popularity of Briseis by State
Among females, Briseis was most popular in Western states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Briseis. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2045 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2217 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Briseis
- Total Births of Briseis: 39 (-5.73%)
- Female Births of Briseis: 39 (-5.73%)
Given the downward trend of Briseis over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.73% decrease in total births, for a total of 39 births in 2024. For Females, births for Briseis have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 39 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.73%.