Briar

Meaning of Briar

The name Briar comes from the English word for a thorny bush, like a rose or blackberry bush. It brings to mind nature and resilience.

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Popularity of Briar

Briar is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #400 in 2025 from #835 in 2015.

Briar as a boy's name

Briar is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #686 in the US. Briar refers to a thorny shrub, like a rose bush. It's often associated with wild and untamed places.

Notable people named Briar

• Briar Nolet
  Canadian dancer and actress
• Briar Stewart
  Canadian journalist, CBC News correspondent
• Briar Prestidge
  Australian entrepreneur, speaker, author
• Briar Grace-Smith
  New Zealand playwright and director
• Briar Schwaller-Hürlimann
  Swiss Olympic curler

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Questions about the name Briar

What does the name Briar mean?

Briar means the name briar comes from the english word for a thorny bush, like a rose or blackberry bush. it brings to mind nature and resilience, and it comes from English origins.

Is Briar a boy's or a girl's name?

Briar is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Briar?

In 2025, Briar ranked #400 for girls, up from #523 the year before and #686 for boys, up from #697 the year before.

When was Briar most popular?

Briar peaked at #400 in 2025.