Masculine dossier · first seen 1909
Brian
Endangered
Down 97.3% from peak
Peak era
1972
Peak births
36,306
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
1909Peak 19722025
Quick answers about Brian
How many people are named Brian?
An estimated 1.1 million living Americans are named Brian.
How rare is Brian?
Brian is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 979 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.3% from its 1972 peak.
How old is the typical Brian?
The median age of a living American named Brian is approximately 50 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 58 years old.
Is Brian still popular?
No. Brian is endangered as a baby name, down 97.3% from its 1972 peak with 979 births in 2025.
Peak year
1972
Decline from peak
97.3%
2025
979
All-time
1,173,735