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soh-FEE-uh
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Brielle
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), French· “short form of Gabrielle”
- Meaning
- short form of Gabrielle
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), French
- Pronunciation
- bree-EHL
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #143
- US babies 2025
- 2,071
- Best rank
- #99 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Brielle
Brielle is an American (modern coinage) and French name that is usually said to mean “short form of Gabrielle”.
Brielle is a modern name, usually understood as a short form of Gabrielle, the French feminine of Gabriel, "God is my strength." It also matches the name of a historic town in the Netherlands and a borough in New Jersey, but its use as a first name comes mainly from the Gabrielle connection. Brielle rose quickly in the United States in the twenty-first century, alongside other sleek French-sounding names. It is light, bright and feminine, with a clear two-syllable rhythm. Bri and Elle are natural nicknames, and it pairs well with both classic and modern middle names.
Popularity over time
Brielle first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 35 different years, starting in 1991. Its best national rank was #99 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,939 babies. In 2025, 2,071 babies were named Brielle, and it ranked #143 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,734 in 1980, #703 in 2000, #191 in 2010, and #143 in 2025. Of the 49,830 US girls named Brielle since records began, 52% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 13,675 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Arya, Adalynn, Amaya, Cora, and Norah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Brielle ranked highest in Nevada, South Carolina, and Delaware.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #59 | 32 |
| South Carolina | #63 | 57 |
| Delaware | #83 | 9 |
| Alaska | #92 | 7 |
| South Dakota | #101 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Brielle is usually pronounced bree-EHL, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with B and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Brielle
A few middle names that flow with Brielle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Brielle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brielle mean?
Brielle is an American (modern coinage) and French name that is usually said to mean “short form of Gabrielle”.
What is the origin of the name Brielle?
Brielle has modern American and French roots. Brielle is a modern name, usually understood as a short form of Gabrielle, the French feminine of Gabriel, "God is my strength." It also matches the name of a historic town in the Netherlands and a borough in New Jersey, but its use as a first name comes mainly from the Gabrielle connection.
Is Brielle a popular name?
Yes. Brielle ranked #143 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Brielle a boy or girl name?
Brielle is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Brielle?
Brielle is usually pronounced bree-EHL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings