Brie

♀ Girl

Pronounced BREE /ˈbri/High

Meaning: From the French region of Brie (and its cheese); also a short form of Brianna/Gabrielle; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Chic and crisp: Brie is the French region (and cheese) — and a short form of Brianna. Sleek, modern, and warm (actress Brie Larson).

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Origin MediumFrench, American

MeaningFrom the French region of Brie (and its cheese); also a short form of Brianna/Gabrielle; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4279 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,160

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

Brie comes from the French region of Brie (its name from a Gaulish root, 'marsh') — and also reads as a short form of Brianna, Brielle, or Gabrielle (routes layered, which we note). A chic, crisp name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-French-region at the (place) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Brie names a French region (and its famous cheese, from a Gaulish word for 'marsh') — and shortens Brianna/Gabrielle; actress Brie Larson made it sleek.

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Brie — routes layered

Variations

BreeBriBrielle

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brie mean?

Brie is a French region (and cheese), and a short form of Brianna/Gabrielle; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Brie?

It's said BREE /ˈbri/ — a single syllable.

Is Brie a boy or girl name?

Brie is a girl's name.

How popular is Brie?

Brie is a rare name in the U.S.