Briley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Briley is an English name that combines elements meaning 'bridge' and 'woodland clearing'. It evolved from historical forms such as Bryce and Brice. The name is associated with traits of creativity and uniqueness. It does not have a biblical background and has seen a rise in popularity in recent decades.
The name Briley is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South 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, Briley has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Briley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6096th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2036th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4786th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5824th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 999th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1202nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Briley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Briley"
Pronunciation
/ˈbraɪli/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Briley is derived from the Old English elements 'bryce', meaning 'bridge', and 'leah', meaning 'woodland clearing'. It may also be a combination of the names 'Bryce' and 'Lee'.
Meaning
bridge woodland clearing
Language Evolution
Bryce, Brice, Briley
Historical Usage
Briley gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Bryce, Brice, Bri, Lee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Briley is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Briley McCoy, American musician, Briley O'Keefe, American athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Briley"
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 "Briley"
"Briley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6096th of 16616 | 102 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2036th of 24088 | 976 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4786th of 23106 | 243 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5824th of 27321 | 223 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 999th of 35406 | 3,870 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1202nd of 30306 | 2,438 |
Regional Popularity of "Briley" 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) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.30% 2442nd/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
19.32% 1413th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
53.84% 3673rd/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Briley" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
- |
68.81% 3574th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.77% 860th/4582 |
55.81% 2882nd/5164 |
9.48% 693rd/7313 |
27.21% 2031st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.15% 1042nd/3984 |
58.75% 2636th/4487 |
13.21% 901st/6822 |
35.47% 2226th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Briley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Briley" 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.