Brien
Meaning of Brien
Brien is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as BRYE-ən (/ˈbraɪən/). The name Brien is a variation of the more common name Brian. In terms of popularity, Brien has seen some fluctuation in the United States over the years. In recent years, it has been less commonly used, ranking around 12,000th in popularity. However, it had a peak in popularity in the early 1980s when it ranked within the top 1,000 names for newborn boys. Despite its variations in popularity, Brien remains a strong and classic choice for parents seeking an English name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BRYE-ən (/ˈbraɪən/)
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Notable People Named Brien
| Brien McKeiver Taylor is a former minor league baseball pitcher who played seven seasons with the New York Yankees organization, achieving a win-loss record of 22-30, a 5.12 ERA, and 425 strikeouts. |
| Brien Anderson Best is a Barbadian male weightlifter who competes in the 77 kg category and represented Barbados at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. |
