US Popularity:677
Origin:British
Meaning:Thorny bush of wild roses; Brambles
Briar is a gender-neutral name of British origins, meaning "thorny bush of wild roses" and "brambles." Every rose has its thorn, and nothing could be more accurate with this baby name's etymology. Briar reminds parents and baby to take the good with the bad in every situation, teaching baby to grow into a well-rounded human being.
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Common Nicknames for Briar

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How Popular Is The Name Briar?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Briar is currently #621 on The Bump
Boy:Briar is currently #354 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Briar is currently #447 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Briar is currently #677 in U.S. births
Boy:Briar is currently #669 in U.S. births
Girl:Briar is currently #550 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#550
in 2023
- 16
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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