Boys name · New Jersey
Brian in New Jersey
Brian was the 254th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 37 babies named Brian that year. Since 1929, New Jersey families have named 45,717 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 6 | 277th |
| 1945 | 98 | 66th |
| 1959 | 773 | 19th |
| 1972 | 1,163 | 7th |
| 1985 | 890 | 11th |
| 1998 | 509 | 26th |
| 2012 | 95 | 99th |
| 2025 | 37 | 254th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey climbed from 277th in 1929 to 254th in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in New Jersey in a single year was 1,280, in 1973. 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 New Jersey?
Brian was the 254th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 37 babies named Brian that year. Since 1929, New Jersey families have named 45,717 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in New Jersey?
In 2025, 37 babies were named Brian in New Jersey. The most babies named Brian in New Jersey in a single year was 1,280, in 1973.
What is the rank of Brian in New Jersey?
Brian ranked 254th among boys names in New Jersey 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.