Boy · #8,816 in 2026

Brisen

The Brisen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri, in Central Switzerland. It is located near the slightly higher Hoh Brisen.

Current Rank
#8,816
Peak Rank
#8,816 (2018)
Total Babies
56
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2001
First Year
2018
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#8816
Peak Rank
56
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Brisen

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Brisen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri, in Central Switzerland. It is located near the slightly higher Hoh Brisen.

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The Story of Brisen

Brisen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 8 Brisens were born — ranking #8,816 that year. As of 2026, Brisen ranks #8,816 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 56 Brisens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Brisen

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brisen

What does the name Brisen mean?
The Brisen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri, in Central Switzerland. It is located near the slightly higher Hoh Brisen.
How popular is Brisen in 2026?
In 2026, Brisen ranks #8,816 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Brisen most popular?
Brisen reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #8,816 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Brisen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Brisen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Brisen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brisen include Ero, Talion, Abdullatif. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brisen

Brisen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 56 births in the dataset. Brisen's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #8,816. Use the chart and map above to compare Brisen'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.