Boys name · Illinois
Brian in Illinois
The SSA records 69,634 Brian births in Illinois, counting years with 5 or more from 1927. In 2025 it stood as the #280 most popular boys name, from 39 births that year.
Popularity over time
Brian in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 6 | #470 |
| 1943 | 140 | #86 |
| 1956 | 891 | #29 |
| 1970 | 2,014 | #6 |
| 1984 | 1,351 | #13 |
| 1998 | 541 | #35 |
| 2011 | 144 | #115 |
| 2025 | 39 | #280 |
The most Brian births in Illinois in a single year was 2,248, in 1972. Brian's highest rank in Illinois was #5, set in 1972.
Brian started at #470 in 1927 and finished at #280 in 2025 on the boys list in Illinois, with a high of #5 in 1972 and a low of #489 in 1930.
Nationally, Brian's strongest state was Pennsylvania, where it hit #2 in 1973. See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in Illinois?
The SSA records 69,634 Brian births in Illinois, counting years with 5 or more from 1927. In 2025 it stood as the #280 most popular boys name, from 39 births that year.
How many babies are named Brian in Illinois?
In 2025, 39 babies born in Illinois were named Brian.
What is the rank of Brian in Illinois?
Brian's 2025 rank among boys names in Illinois was #280.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.