How Many People Are Named Brianna?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Brianna

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 5,611 living people in the United States currently have the first name Brianna. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 7,205 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #341 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~5,611CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)7,205Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#341U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1964 (118 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~5,611
Historical Births (SSA)
7,205
All-Time Rank
#341
Historical Peak
1964

Key Insights for Brianna

Estimated Living Bearers
~5,611 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#341
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
1964
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
10.8% Male · 89.2% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~701 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Brianna

Living Population Model
~5,611

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
7,205

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
4,511

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
41.8 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1964

Highest annual total: 118 registrations in 1964.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-1%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Brianna has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Brianna (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1964 (~118 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201070862
201169861
201269861
201368860
201468860
201567859
201667859
201767859
201866858
201966858
202066858
202166858
202266858
202366858
202466858

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
54/100
1950s
84/100
1960s
98/100
1970s
86/100
1980s
57/100
1990s
27/100
2000s
64/100
2010s
57/100
2020s
28/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Brianna has been predominantly feminine (89.2% female vs 10.8% male).

Male: 10.8% (~778 births)Female: 89.2% (~6,427 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Brianna

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Brianna in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Brianna appeared 4,511 times, ranking #54 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
4,511 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#54
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Brianna Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~701 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~70112.5%
Texas (TX)~5169.2%
Florida (FL)~3826.8%
New York (NY)~3426.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~2244%
Illinois (IL)~2193.9%
Ohio (OH)~2023.6%
Georgia (GA)~1853.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 5,611 people named Brianna are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 41.8 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Brianna: 41.8 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brianna

How many people in the U.S. are named Brianna?

Approximately 5,611 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Brianna. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 7,205 birth applications for Brianna between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Brianna?

Brianna ranks #341 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Brianna comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Brianna most popular in America?

The name Brianna reached its peak historical popularity in 1964, when 118 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Brianna?

Brianna has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Brianna?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Brianna has been predominantly feminine (89.2% female vs 10.8% male).

Where is the name Brianna most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Brianna resides in California, with approximately 701 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Brianna in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Brianna appeared 4,511 times in census returns, ranking #54 in official 2020 returns.

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