Brian
Meaning: Its source is an Ancient Celtic expression meaning "Exalted and high-minded."
Languages: This boy's name is used in English.
Feminine Forms: Brianna
Popularity: The name Brian ranked 50th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics, 20th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census and 50th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1994 US Census.
This name is highly rated both on the 1990 U.S. Census list and in state data recording the most popular baby names.
Narrative: This name is associated, in history and legend, with Brian Boru, high king of Ireland in the 10th century.
Brian united his island nation, giving the people a welcome respite from warfare. For a time, arts and culture flourished.
Of course, there were those who resented Brian and his power. Among these were the Danes, one of the groups Brian suppressed in his fight for the throne. In league with other disgruntled factions, they attempted to depose him.
Brian's forces triumphed at the Battle of Clontarf, driving the Danes out for good, but it was a Pyrrhic victory. Not only were Brian's son and grandson cut down, but Brian Boru himself was numbered among the slain.
Arts and Music
- Brian Arthur Haynes
- Denny Laine (see list of Nicknames of Musicians)
- Brian Holland (born 1941)
American songwriter.
- Wrote ''''Where Did Our Love Go'''' and ''''Stop! In the Name of Love'''' (see list of Songwriters)
- Brian Wilson (born 1942)
American musician, singer and songwriter. A member of The Beach Boys.
- Wrote ''''I Get Around'''' and ''''California Girls'''' (see list of Songwriters)
Science and Philosophy
- Brian Duffy (born 1953)
American astronaut.
- Astronaut on Atlantis (1992), Endeavour (1993, 1996) (see list of Spaceflight Veterans)
- Brian D. Josephson (born 1940)
British physicist known for his theories on supercurrents.
- 1973 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, with Ivar Giaever and Leo Esaki (see list of Winners of the Nobel Prize for Physics)
Sports
- Brian Boitano
American athlete.
- 1988 Olympic gold medal winner for Figure Skating (see list of Olympic Gold Medalists in Figure Skating)
- 1986, 1988 World Figure Skating champion (see list of World Figure Skating Champions)
- 1985-88 U.S. Figure Skating champion (see list of United States Figure Skating Champions)
- Brian Goodell
American athlete.
- 1976 Olympic swimming gold medal winner for 400m and 1500m Freestyle (see list of Olympic Gold Medalists in Freestyle Swimming)
- Brian Leetch
Hockey player.
- 1992, 1997 James Norris Memorial Trophy winner (see list of J. Norris Memorial Trophy Winners)
- 1989 Calder Memorial Trophy winner (see list of Calder Memorial Trophy Winners)
- Brian Orser
- 1987 World Figure Skating champion (see list of World Figure Skating Champions)
- Brian Sipe
American football player.
- 1980 National Football League Player of the Year (see list of NFL Players of the Year)
- Brian Teacher
- 1980 Australian Open tennis champion (see list of Australian Open Tennis Champions)
- Brian Voss
- Member of the Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame (see list of Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame)
Stage and Screen
- Brian Aherne (born 1902, died 1986)
English actor.
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television (see list of Television Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
- Brian Bedford (born 1935)
English actor.
- 1971 Tony Award winner for his performance in The School for Wives (see list of Tony winners for Best Actor in a Play)
- Brian Beirne
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio (see list of Radio Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
- Brian Bloom (born 1970)
- Actor on soap opera ''''As the World Turns'''' (see list of Performers on ''As The World Turns'')
- Brian
Fictional character.
- Character on the soap opera ''''The Young and the Restless'''' (see list of Characters on ''The Young and the Restless'')
- Brian Dennehy
- 1999 Tony Award winner for his performance in Death of a Salesman. (see list of Tony winners for Best Actor in a Play)
- Brian Donlevy (born 1899, died 1972)
Irish actor.
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television (see list of Television Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
- Brian Doyle-Murray
Writer and comedian.
- A cast member on ''''Saturday Night Live,'''' from 1981-1982 (see list of Saturday Night Live)
- Brian Forster
- Portrayed Christopher Partridge from 1971-74 (see list of Actors on ''The Partridge Family'')
- Brian Gaskill (born 1970)
American actor.
- Actor on soap opera ''''All My Children'''' (see list of Performers on ''All My Children'')
- Brian Grazer
Movie producer.
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Picture (see list of Movie Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
- Brian Austin Green (born 1973)
American actor.
- Portrays David Silver (see list of Actors on ''Beverly Hills 90210'')
The Literary World
- Brian Donovan
- 1995 Pulitzer Prize winner for Investigative Reporting (see list of Winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting)
- Brian Lanker
- 1973 Pulitzer Prize winner for Feature Photography (see list of Winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography)
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Teasing Nicknames:
- Brain
- Brian Pryin'
- Bye Bye
- Fryin' Brian
- Cryin'
- Brainy Brian
- Bri Gone
- Bri Guy
- Frying pan
- Brianny Whinny
- Bri-Dog
- B-Rok
- Briana
- Bri toast
- Brinan
- Bri Bri
Meaning: Its source is a Gaelic expression meaning "Exalted and high minded."
Popularity: The name Brian ranked 3582nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.
This name is usually reserved for boys. In part, it may owe its position on the US Census popularity list to incorrectly filled-out census forms.
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