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The short answer
Briar is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word for the thorny plant." It ranked #400 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word for the thorny plant. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Briar ranked #400 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #400 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Briar mean?
Behind the Name does not give Briar a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word for the thorny plant.
Is Briar a popular name?
Briar ranked #400 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Briar a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Briar appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Briar — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
