Boys name · Pennsylvania
Brian in Pennsylvania
Brian was the 293rd most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 39 babies named Brian that year. Since 1928, Pennsylvania families have named 72,320 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 8 | 427th |
| 1943 | 118 | 96th |
| 1956 | 922 | 29th |
| 1970 | 2,339 | 7th |
| 1984 | 1,359 | 14th |
| 1998 | 426 | 38th |
| 2011 | 131 | 105th |
| 2025 | 39 | 293rd |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 427th in 1928 to 293rd in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in Pennsylvania in a single year was 2,650, in 1972. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Pennsylvania?
Brian was the 293rd most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 39 babies named Brian that year. Since 1928, Pennsylvania families have named 72,320 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 39 babies were named Brian in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Brian in Pennsylvania in a single year was 2,650, in 1972.
What is the rank of Brian in Pennsylvania?
Brian ranked 293rd among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.