Boys name · Tennessee
Brian in Tennessee
Brian was the 481st most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 16 babies named Brian that year. Since 1943, Tennessee families have named 16,276 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 9 | 307th |
| 1956 | 72 | 106th |
| 1967 | 391 | 18th |
| 1979 | 557 | 12th |
| 1990 | 224 | 41st |
| 2002 | 115 | 69th |
| 2013 | 39 | 216th |
| 2025 | 16 | 481st |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 307th in 1943 to 481st in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in Tennessee in a single year was 686, in 1972. Its best showing was 9th 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 Tennessee?
Brian was the 481st most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 16 babies named Brian that year. Since 1943, Tennessee families have named 16,276 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in Tennessee?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Brian in Tennessee. The most babies named Brian in Tennessee in a single year was 686, in 1972.
What is the rank of Brian in Tennessee?
Brian ranked 481st among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 9th 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.