Gender: Male
Origin: Irish, Australian
Meaning: Nobleman, High, Noble
Pronunciation: brān, breɪn, B R EY N
Popularity Rank: #17,684
Derived from the Old Celtic name Breandán, meaning 'prince' or 'nobleman'. Brian is a strong and classic name with Irish roots.
The name Brain is of Irish, Australian origin and means Nobleman, High, Noble. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Brain is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Nigeria, and 77 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: brān
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): breɪn
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B R EY N
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Brain is recorded 2,423 times globally, ranking it as the 17,684th most common name worldwide.
Brain is most prevalent in South Africa, with 802 occurrences, making it the 2,327th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Brain is found among 1 in every 2924 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2,327 | 1 : 2,924 |
| United States of America | #8,765 | 1 : 7,476 |
| Nigeria | #4,615 | 1 : 7,340 |
| Netherlands | #4,781 | 1 : 4,124 |
| Germany | #4,973 | 1 : 4,889 |
| Malaysia | #12,879 | 1 : 26,900 |
| Russia | #5,772 | 1 : 5,730 |
| Saudi Arabia | #30,124 | 1 : 46,648 |
| Ghana | #1,559 | 1 : 3,199 |
| United Kingdom | #9,637 | 1 : 10,343 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Brain from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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