Boys name · North Carolina
Brian in North Carolina
Brian was the 407th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 27 babies named Brian that year. Since 1940, North Carolina families have named 22,269 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 5 | 502nd |
| 1955 | 42 | 184th |
| 1966 | 381 | 27th |
| 1978 | 664 | 9th |
| 1990 | 344 | 35th |
| 2002 | 197 | 58th |
| 2013 | 76 | 151st |
| 2025 | 27 | 407th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 502nd in 1940 to 407th in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in North Carolina in a single year was 946, in 1973. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1972.
Across the country, Brian reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1973). See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in North Carolina?
Brian was the 407th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 27 babies named Brian that year. Since 1940, North Carolina families have named 22,269 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in North Carolina?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Brian in North Carolina. The most babies named Brian in North Carolina in a single year was 946, in 1973.
What is the rank of Brian in North Carolina?
Brian ranked 407th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1972.
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.