Brienne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Brienne originates from the French language, meaning 'hill' or 'high place.' It has evolved through various forms in French history. The name is associated with traits of strength and loyalty, particularly due to its popularity in contemporary media. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.
The name Brienne is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brienne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brienne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3708th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2661st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6703rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5634th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brienne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brienne"
Pronunciation
/briˈɛn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Brienne is derived from the Old French name 'Brienne,' which itself is derived from a place name in France. The place name likely has origins in the Celtic word meaning 'hill' or 'high place.'
Meaning
Hill, high place
Language Evolution
Old French: Brienne, Middle French: Brienne, Modern French: Brienne
Historical Usage
Brienne gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly influenced by the character Brienne of Tarth from the popular 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series and its television adaptation 'Game of Thrones.'
Variants & Derivatives
Bri, Brianna, Brielle
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Brienne is perceived as a strong and unique name, often associated with bravery and loyalty due to its literary connections.
Famous People
Brienne of Tarth (fictional character), Brienne de Beauvoir (historical figure)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brienne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brienne"
"Brienne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3708th of 19264 | 274 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2661st of 27321 | 672 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6703rd of 35406 | 281 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5634th of 30306 | 270 |
Regional Popularity of "Brienne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Brienne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
63.47% 1864th/2937 |
61.67% 2148th/3483 |
83.97% 2954th/3518 |
64.61% 2613th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.49% 2229th/3685 |
44.09% 1973rd/4475 |
- |
54.55% 3446th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
77.72% 5302nd/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brienne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brienne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.