Boys name · West Virginia
Brian in West Virginia
Brian was the 306th most popular boys name in West Virginia in 2025, with 6 babies named Brian that year. Since 1937, West Virginia families have named 9,262 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in West Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | 324th |
| 1955 | 34 | 107th |
| 1966 | 282 | 12th |
| 1978 | 278 | 12th |
| 1990 | 110 | 31st |
| 2002 | 28 | 87th |
| 2013 | 15 | 151st |
| 2025 | 6 | 306th |
Its rank among boys names in West Virginia climbed from 324th in 1937 to 306th in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in West Virginia in a single year was 441, in 1972. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1969.
Across the country, Brian reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1973). See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in West Virginia?
Brian was the 306th most popular boys name in West Virginia in 2025, with 6 babies named Brian that year. Since 1937, West Virginia families have named 9,262 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in West Virginia?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Brian in West Virginia. The most babies named Brian in West Virginia in a single year was 441, in 1972.
What is the rank of Brian in West Virginia?
Brian ranked 306th among boys names in West Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1969.
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.