Declining since 2020, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Brie since 1972
Babies named Brie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 400 |
| 1980s | 774 |
| 1990s | 524 |
| 2000s | 508 |
| 2010s | 651 |
| 2020s | 303 |
Meaning & origin
Brie entered U.S. baby name records in 1972, a time when short, breezy names were gaining favor. Its peak year came early in 1979, reflecting the style of the era. Since 2020, its usage has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 4265th, given to roughly 1 in every 48705 newborn girls. Unlike many names that cluster in specific states, Brie shows no strong regional ties. Its appeal may lie in its simplicity and similarity to the popular Bree or the longer Brianna, yet its origins remain obscure, making it a modern choice with a touch of mystery.
Brie emerged as a given name in the United States in the 1970s, likely as a diminutive of names like Brianna or as a fashionable monosyllabic coinage. It shares its spelling with the French cheese from the region of Brie, but there is no direct etymological link. The name gained some visibility through actress Brie Larson, born 1989, though its usage predates her prominence.
Sibling names for Brie
Names that share Brie's style, for a brother or sister.
