Declining since 2011, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Briony since 1977
Babies named Briony per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Briony, a botanical name derived from the bryony plant, first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has since been declining in use, falling in rank each year through 2025. Despite its rarity (1 in 321,453 in 2025), the name has a literary and natural charm that appeals to parents seeking an uncommon yet recognizable choice. Its spelling variant, Bryony, is equally rare. The name has not been associated with any top states, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency usage across the country.
Briony is a modern spelling variant of Bryony, which comes from the Greek word 'bryonia', the name of a climbing plant (bryony) used in ancient herbal medicine. The name first appeared in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, gaining modest popularity as a feminine given name. It follows the trend of botanical names like Ivy and Rose.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bri, Brion, B
Variants: Bryony
Sibling names for Briony
Names that share Briony's style, for a brother or sister.
