Boys name · Kentucky
Brian in Kentucky
Brian was the 255th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 21 babies named Brian that year. Since 1943, Kentucky families have named 15,744 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 6 | 377th |
| 1956 | 88 | 83rd |
| 1967 | 380 | 17th |
| 1979 | 565 | 11th |
| 1990 | 191 | 38th |
| 2002 | 85 | 65th |
| 2013 | 31 | 180th |
| 2025 | 21 | 255th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 377th in 1943 to 255th in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in Kentucky in a single year was 721, in 1972. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1971.
Across the country, Brian reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1973). See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in Kentucky?
Brian was the 255th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 21 babies named Brian that year. Since 1943, Kentucky families have named 15,744 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in Kentucky?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Brian in Kentucky. The most babies named Brian in Kentucky in a single year was 721, in 1972.
What is the rank of Brian in Kentucky?
Brian ranked 255th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1971.
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.