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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Thorny shrub or bramble
- Origin
- English (Middle English)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BRY-er
Briar is a girl's name rooted in Middle English, where it referred to a thorny shrub or bramble. It's pronounced BRY-er and has a clean, modern feel. If you like a short name with a literal, plant-world meaning, Briar delivers exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Briar
Meaning: Thorny shrub or bramble.
Origin: English (Middle English).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Briar
BRY-erIPA /ˈbraɪər/
Popularity of Briar
Briar ranked #522 among U.S. girls' names in 2024, given to 588 babies — just below its peak of #516 in 2021, when 597 girls received the name. SSA has tracked Briar since 1971.
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FAQ
What does the name Briar mean?
Thorny shrub or bramble. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Briar?
Briar is pronounced BRY-er (IPA: /ˈbraɪər/).
Is Briar a popular name right now?
Briar is near its all-time peak (#516 in 2021), ranked #522 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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