Declining since 2006, #2,485 for girls today.
Popularity of Briseida since 1979
Babies named Briseida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 495 |
| 2000s | 1,133 |
| 2010s | 691 |
| 2020s | 276 |
Meaning & origin
Briseida has been in U.S. use since 1979, ranking 2485 in 2025, with a 1-in-22638 frequency. Its peak year was 2005, and it has been falling since 2006. The name is most common in Georgia, California, and Texas. It is the Spanish form of the mythological Briseis, giving it a literary and cross-cultural appeal among Hispanic families.
Briseida is the Spanish form of Briseis, a figure from Greek mythology (the Iliad) whose name is of uncertain etymology. The name entered Spanish usage through literary and cultural influence, and is sometimes associated with the Greek word 'bryo' meaning 'to swell' or 'to be full,' but this is speculative. It has been used in the Spanish-speaking world since the 20th century, particularly in Latin America.
Where Briseida is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bri, Brisa
Sibling names for Briseida
Names that share Briseida's style, for a brother or sister.
