Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Brianna.
National Rank (2025)
#222
All-Time Peak Rank
#14 (1999)
Total U.S. Births
264,799
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Brianna Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Brianna
According to SSA data, Brianna achieved its highest historical rank of #14 in 1999. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 12,880 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 60.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 63 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Brianna scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-60.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record12,880Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
29yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
63Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:82
1970s:1,639
1980s:17,133
1990s:99,108
2000s:99,798
2010s:36,917
2020s:10,122
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBri-an-na
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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