Boys name · Minnesota
Brian in Minnesota
The SSA records 26,805 Brian births in Minnesota, counting years with 5 or more from 1930. In 2025 it stood as the #479 most popular boys name, from 11 births that year.
Popularity over time
Brian in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 5 | #322 |
| 1946 | 83 | #72 |
| 1959 | 786 | #16 |
| 1972 | 728 | #6 |
| 1986 | 367 | #25 |
| 1999 | 96 | #79 |
| 2012 | 27 | #229 |
| 2025 | 11 | #479 |
Its busiest year in Minnesota was 1962, with 812 Brian births. Its highest rank in Minnesota came in 1973, at #5.
Rank swung between #5 (1973) and #664 (2023) in Minnesota, from #322 in 1930 to #479 in 2025.
Pennsylvania gave Brian its highest national rank, #2, in 1973. See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in Minnesota?
The SSA records 26,805 Brian births in Minnesota, counting years with 5 or more from 1930. In 2025 it stood as the #479 most popular boys name, from 11 births that year.
How many babies are named Brian in Minnesota?
In 2025, 11 babies born in Minnesota were named Brian.
What is the rank of Brian in Minnesota?
Brian's 2025 rank among boys names in Minnesota was #479.
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.