Boys name · Minnesota
Brian in Minnesota
Brian was the 479th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 11 babies named Brian that year. Since 1930, Minnesota families have named 26,805 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 5 | 322nd |
| 1946 | 83 | 72nd |
| 1959 | 786 | 16th |
| 1972 | 728 | 6th |
| 1986 | 367 | 25th |
| 1999 | 96 | 79th |
| 2012 | 27 | 229th |
| 2025 | 11 | 479th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota fell from 322nd in 1930 to 479th in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in Minnesota in a single year was 812, in 1962. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1973.
Across the country, Brian reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1973). See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in Minnesota?
Brian was the 479th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 11 babies named Brian that year. Since 1930, Minnesota families have named 26,805 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in Minnesota?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Brian in Minnesota. The most babies named Brian in Minnesota in a single year was 812, in 1962.
What is the rank of Brian in Minnesota?
Brian ranked 479th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1973.
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.