Unisex · #11,138 in 2026

Brin

Current Rank
#11,138
Peak Rank
#5,586 (2003)
Total Babies
413
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,586 (413 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,853 (37 total)
👧As Girl Name
1978
First Year
2021
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#5586
Peak Rank
413
Total Count
39
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1980
First Year
1998
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#4853
Peak Rank
37
Total Count
6
Years Active

The Story of Brin

As a girl name

Brin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 21 Brins were born — ranking #5,586 that year. As of 2026, Brin ranks #11,138 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 413 Brins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Brin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 8 Brins were born — ranking #4,853 that year. As of 2026, Brin ranks #8,479 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Brins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Brin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Brin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brin

What does the name Brin mean?
Brin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Brin in 2026?
In 2026, Brin ranks #11,138 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Brin most popular?
Brin reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #5,586 that year with 21 babies given the name.
Is Brin a unisex name?
Yes — Brin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 92% of Brins assigned female and 8% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Brin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brin include Jadee, Jahira, Amra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brin

Brin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 413 births in the dataset. Brin's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #5,586. Use the chart and map above to compare Brin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.