How old is someone named Briar?
The average Briar is 11 years old.
Half of all living Briars are between 4 and 14.
When was Briar popular?
Briar has been rising for years and peaked in 2025, so most Briars are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 81 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 85 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 928 | 900 |
| 2000s | 1,710 | 1,700 |
| 2010s | 4,715 | 4,700 |
| 2020s | 5,830 | 5,800 |
How many Briars are still alive?
About 13,000 Briars are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Briar since 1971.
Nearly every Briar ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Briar?
Three in four living Briars are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 21%
- Gen Alpha 73%
Is Briar an old name?
No. Briar is one of the youngest names around: younger than 93 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Briar will be 23 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Briar a boy or girl name?
Both. 53% of living Briars are women and 47% are men.
The women average 8 and the men 13.
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Briar's name twin is Katalina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Katalina's age curve is the closest match to Briar's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Briar
How old is the average Briar?
The average Briar in the US is 11 years old. The median is 7, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Briar?
About 13,000 Briars are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Briar most popular?
In 2025, when about 1,200 baby girls were named Briar.
Is Briar a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 73% of living Briars are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Briar a boy or girl name?
Both. 53% of living Briars are women and 47% are men. The women average 8 and the men 13.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this