Bri

♀ Girl

Pronounced BREE /ˈbri/High

Meaning: A short form of Brianna/Brianne, a feminine of Brian, variously 'noble; strong; high'; used as an independent nameLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; strong; high: Bri is a short form of Brianna/Brianne. Warm and crisp (said 'BREE').

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Origin LowCeltic

MeaningA short form of Brianna/Brianne, a feminine of Brian, variously 'noble; strong; high'; used as an independent name

U.S. rank (2025)#9562 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 315

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bri is a short form of Brianna/Brianne, a feminine of Brian, variously 'noble; strong; high', used as an independent name. A crisp name (said 'BREE').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, as a nickname-name. Rare, a fond short form, and crisp.

Did you know? Bri is a short form of Brianna/Brianne, a feminine of Brian, variously 'noble; strong; high' — used on its own — a crisp choice (said 'BREE').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Bri — Celtic; short for Brianna

Variations

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Nicknames

Bree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bri mean?

Bri is a short form of Brianna/Brianne, variously 'noble; strong; high'.

How do you pronounce Bri?

It's said BREE /ˈbri/ — one syllable.

Is Bri a boy or girl name?

Bri is a girl's name.

How popular is Bri?

Bri is a rare name in the U.S.