Brienne

Brienne: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameFrench origin

Meaning and origin of Brienne

  • A female given name, in occasional modern use.

Etymology

From French Brienne.

How popular is Brienne?

7U.S. babies in 2025
#1113peak rank (1979)
1,509babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,504 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Brienne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1113 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #6368 in 1980. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Brienne FAQ

What does the name Brienne mean?

A female given name, in occasional modern use. From French Brienne.

What is the origin of the name Brienne?

Brienne is listed as a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Brienne?

Since 1880, 1,504 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Brienne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1113 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #6368 in 1980. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Brienne a boy or girl name?

Brienne is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,504 girls and 5 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.