Boys name · New York
Brian in New York
In 2025, 49 babies born in New York were named Brian, making it the #360 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916, add up to 101,362.
Popularity over time
Brian in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #589 |
| 1936 | 75 | #127 |
| 1951 | 768 | #43 |
| 1966 | 2,056 | #20 |
| 1980 | 2,054 | #11 |
| 1995 | 1,230 | #22 |
| 2010 | 334 | #73 |
| 2025 | 49 | #360 |
No year in New York had more Brian births than 1972, when 2,542 were born. Brian's highest rank in New York was #8, set in 1972.
Rank swung between #8 (1972) and #622 (1924) in New York, from #589 in 1916 to #360 in 2025.
Nationally, Brian's strongest state was Pennsylvania, where it hit #2 in 1973. See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in New York?
In 2025, 49 babies born in New York were named Brian, making it the #360 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916, add up to 101,362.
How many babies are named Brian in New York?
New York recorded 49 births of babies named Brian in 2025.
What is the rank of Brian in New York?
Brian ranked #360 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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.