Boys name · Illinois
Brian in Illinois
Brian was the 280th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 39 babies named Brian that year. Since 1927, Illinois families have named 69,634 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 6 | 470th |
| 1943 | 140 | 86th |
| 1956 | 891 | 29th |
| 1970 | 2,014 | 6th |
| 1984 | 1,351 | 13th |
| 1998 | 541 | 35th |
| 2011 | 144 | 115th |
| 2025 | 39 | 280th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 470th in 1927 to 280th in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in Illinois in a single year was 2,248, in 1972. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1972.
Across the country, Brian reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1973). See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in Illinois?
Brian was the 280th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 39 babies named Brian that year. Since 1927, Illinois families have named 69,634 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in Illinois?
In 2025, 39 babies were named Brian in Illinois. The most babies named Brian in Illinois in a single year was 2,248, in 1972.
What is the rank of Brian in Illinois?
Brian ranked 280th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1972.
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.