Brion is a unisex given name of Irish origin, meaning "strong". It is derived from the Irish word 'brigh', which means "strength" or "power". The name gained popularity in the 20th century and has been used for both boys and girls. In some variations, it may be spelled as Bryan or Brian.
The name Brion experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 87 births in 1957 and a low of 7 births in both 2022 and 2023. From 1946 to 1957, there was a consistent increase in the number of babies named Brion, reaching its highest point in 1957. After that peak, the popularity steadily declined until it stabilized around an average of 30-40 births per year from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. Since then, the name has seen a significant decrease in usage, with fewer than 20 babies named Brion born each year on average.