MallowbyNames

Briannon

bree-AN-un · Of uncertain meaning; likely a modern invented name combining elements of names like Brianna and Ann or Anna.

Peak popularity
1998
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Briannon since 1982

Babies named Briannon per year in U.S. Social Security records.

47111990200020102020Most births 1998Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s24
1990s58
2000s49
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Briannon is a modern American name that emerged in the early 1980s, first recorded in 1982. It never entered the top 1000, and its peak year was 1998. The name's trajectory shows stable but extremely low usage, and it has no recorded top states, indicating it has never been regionally concentrated. As a modern coinage, Briannon lacks historical depth, but its construction aligns with late-20th-century naming trends that favor melodic, compound names. Parents drawn to the sound of Brianna but seeking a distinctive twist may appreciate this rare choice.

Briannon is a modern coinage, not found in historical records before the late 20th century. It likely blends the popular prefix Bri- (from names like Brianna or Brian) with the suffix -annon, possibly influenced by Ann or Anna. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1982 and saw modest use through the 1990s, peaking in 1998. It remains rare, without established origins or traditional meaning.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bri, Bria, Ann, Annie

Variants: Briann, Briann, Briana, Brianna

Sibling names for Briannon

Names that share Briannon's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Briannon mean?
Briannon does not have a traditional meaning. It is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining elements of Brianna and Ann.
How popular is the name Briannon?
Briannon has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. It was first recorded in 1982 and peaked in 1998, but remains very rare.
Is Briannon a boy or girl name?
Briannon is almost exclusively used for girls, consistent with its resemblance to feminine names like Brianna.