Boys name · Massachusetts
Brian in Massachusetts
Brian was the 240th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 25 babies named Brian that year. Since 1925, Massachusetts families have named 42,885 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 7 | 279th |
| 1940 | 65 | 68th |
| 1954 | 562 | 23rd |
| 1968 | 986 | 14th |
| 1983 | 789 | 11th |
| 1997 | 363 | 29th |
| 2011 | 74 | 101st |
| 2025 | 25 | 240th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 279th in 1925 to 240th in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,107, in 1972. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1977.
Across the country, Brian reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1973). See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in Massachusetts?
Brian was the 240th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 25 babies named Brian that year. Since 1925, Massachusetts families have named 42,885 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Brian in Massachusetts. The most babies named Brian in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,107, in 1972.
What is the rank of Brian in Massachusetts?
Brian ranked 240th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1977.
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.