Declining since 1993, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Brianda since 1979
Babies named Brianda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 1,082 |
| 2000s | 521 |
| 2010s | 219 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Brianda is a rare Spanish feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when it ranked 8,860 with a rate of 1 in every 146,115 births. Since 1993, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting a trajectory typical of many names that saw a brief surge in the 1980s and 1990s. The name is likely connected to Briana, a feminine form of Brian, which itself has debated origins in Old Irish. Given its limited history and low frequency, Brianda remains a distinctive choice that has not seen widespread adoption in the United States.
Brianda is a Spanish feminine given name that likely originated as a variant of Briana or a feminine form of Brian. The name Brian itself is of debated origin, possibly from Old Irish and meaning 'high' or 'noble.' Brianda has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bri, Anda
Sibling names for Brianda
Names that share Brianda's style, for a brother or sister.
