Brian

Boy's name

Brian is of Celtic origin, derived from the Old Celtic word "brig" meaning "noble" or "high."

Meaning High, noble
Origin Celtic
U.S. births in 2023 1,111 Falling
Peak year 1972

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Brian May - Queen guitarist
  • Brian Cranston - Breaking Bad actor
  • Brian Lara - West Indies cricketer
  • Brian Wilson - Beach Boys musician
  • Brian Cox - Physicist and TV presenter
  • Brian Dennehy - Actor in Rambo and Cocoon
  • Brian O'Driscoll - Irish rugby legend
  • Brian Johnson - AC/DC lead singer
  • Brian Littrell - Backstreet Boys singer
  • Brian Orser - Figure skating coach and former Olympian

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