Brian
Meaning of Brian
Brian is a male name with English origins, pronounced as BRY-an (/bʀaɪ.ən/). The name also has a variation spelled Bryan. For decades, Brian has been a popular choice for newborn boys in the United States, securing its place amongst the top 300 names annually since 1955 and frequently appearing in the top 20 throughout the late '70s and early '80s. At its peak in popularity during 1978 and from 1974 through to 1973, it was the eighth most chosen name for baby boys. It's also important to note that even before its surge in popularity, Brian had consistently been given to new-borns since at least as far back as 1909. Despite slight decreases over recent years, the charm of the name Brian remains strong, continuing to be an enduring favorite among parents today.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BRY-an (/bʀaɪ.ən/)
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Notable People Named Brian
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| Sir Brian Harold May is an English musician, songwriter, singer, astrophysicist, and animal rights activist, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen. |
| Brian Howard Clough was an English football player and manager, known for his successful management of Derby County and Nottingham Forest, and is considered one of the greatest managers of all time. |
| Brian Boru, also known as Brian of Bóruma, was an Irish king who ended the domination of the High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill and possibly halted Viking invasions, becoming widely regarded as one of the most successful and unifying monarchs in medieval Ireland. |
| Brian Lenihan Jnr - Brian Joseph Lenihan was an influential Irish Fianna Fáil politician who held various ministerial positions and served as a Teachta Dála (TD) until his passing in 2011. |
| Brian Patrick Dawkins Sr., also known as "Weapon X," is a former professional football player who played as a safety for 16 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles and later with the Denver Broncos. |
| Brian Patrick Wilson, also known as "The Beard" and "B-Weezy", is a former American professional baseball relief pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB), known for his iconic black beard and entrance song "Jump Around". |
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| Brian K. Vaughan is a renowned American comic book and television writer, famous for creating popular series like Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways, Pride of Baghdad, Saga, and Paper Girls. |
| Brian William Pillman was an American professional wrestler and football player known for his time in Stampede Wrestling, WCW, ECW, and WWF. |
| Brian Lee Vickers is an accomplished American racing driver who has achieved success in both stock car and sports car racing, including winning the 2003 NASCAR Busch Series championship. |
| Brian Tarquin is an American jazz fusion guitarist, recording artist, sound engineer, record producer, and composer known for his guitar instrumental music and smooth jazz, with several Top 10 radio hits and Emmy awards for music composition. |
| Brian Edward Cox is an English physicist, musician, and professor known for presenting science programs and writing popular science books. |
| Brian Johnson is an English singer and songwriter who became the lead singer of the rock band AC/DC in 1980. |
| Brian Blessed is an English actor known for his booming voice, exuberant personality, and roles in Z-Cars, I, Claudius, Blackadder, Flash Gordon, Cats, Star Wars: Episode I, and Disney's Tarzan. |
