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Brian

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Brian appeared in the US boy naming records from 1883 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1972. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #15 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Bryan, Bryon, Brien.

#15boy rank
1972peak year
2syllables

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