Briar
BRY-er
Nature name, English word name
"a thorny patch"
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Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
The name Briar is currently ranked #698 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #670 in 2023. The name is most popular in BRIAR, BRIAR, and BRIAR. Briar is also used for girls, ranking #522 in 2024 (more popular).
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# 698 in the US
Briar Rank in US Top 1000
# 367 on Nameberry
Briar Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
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The name Briar in Pop Culture
- Briar Mosscharacter in Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic book series
- Briar Gatescharacter portrayed by Liam Neeson in the film 'Next of Kin'
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