Briar

Briar is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 974 babies in the United States.

Briar at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Briar

Briar belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Briar first appears in Social Security records in 1971 and has been given to 12,170 babies since 1880, including 974 in 2024.

Briar in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Babies named Briar in 2024
974
Total since 1880
12,170

Briar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Briar in 2025
25
Total since 1996
250

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Briar mean?

The meaning of Briar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Briar a boy or girl name?

Briar is a unisex name. In 2024, 974 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Briar?

Briar comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Briar?

Briar is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1971 and has been given to 12,170 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].