Brier
Meaningthorny shrub · English
- US rank
- #3,949
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,441 in 2016
27 babies were named Brier in the US in 2025. It has climbed 591 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brier you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 63,291 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brier, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brier would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrier first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #3,441.
- Then vs nowBrier is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 63,291.
- TrendBrier has climbed 591 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,949. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlBrier is given to both boys and girls: 68% of the 40 babies named Brier in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Brier means “thorny shrub”.
About the name Brier
Brier is a gender-neutral name of French origin meaning “thorny shrub”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ier”. US birth records list Brier for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 35 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #3,441 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,949, with 27 babies. Of the 40 US babies named Brier in 2025, 33% were girls and 68% were boys.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 293,255 girls |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 224,719 girls |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 135,501 girls |
| 2020s | 6.9 | 144,928 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 2000s | 8.5 | 117,096 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,640 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 86,331 boys |
Other spellings of Brier
More French names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
Questions about the name Brier
What does the name Brier mean?
Brier means “thorny shrub” in English.
What is the origin of the name Brier?
Brier has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Brier a boy or girl name?
Both. Brier is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 33% of US babies named Brier were girls.
How popular is the name Brier?
Brier ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#3,441).