Brielle
Brielle is a girls' name of French origin meaning “God is my strength.” It ranked #143 in the United States in 2025. A French diminutive of Gabrielle, itself from the Hebrew Gabriel meaning 'God is my strength.'
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how do you pronounce Brielle?
bree-EL
where does the name Brielle come from?
A modern English feminine name, a short form of the French Gabrielle, and so, at one remove, from the Hebrew Gavriel, God is my strength.
It also references Brielle, a coastal town in the Netherlands historically significant for the Dutch independence movement. The name has gained significant traction in the United States in recent decades.
how popular is this name?
Brielle has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 35 years since 1991. It peaked at #99 in 2018, and ranked #143 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #143 |
| 2024 | #144 |
| 2023 | #134 |
| 2022 | #117 |
| 2021 | #118 |
| 2020 | #100 |
| 2019 | #101 |
| 2018 | #99 |
| 2017 | #101 |
| 2016 | #121 |
| 2010 | #191 |
| 2000 | #703 |
| 1991 | #942 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Brielle fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Brielle
Its use as a standalone given name, apart from Gabrielle, is recent.
what are the nicknames and variants of Brielle?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names go well with Brielle?
Sibling names that share Brielle's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Brielle
What does the name Brielle mean?
Brielle means “God is my strength”.
What is the origin of the name Brielle?
Brielle comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Gabrielle, Briella and Bryelle.
How popular is the name Brielle?
Brielle ranked #143 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2018, at #99, and it has spent 35 years in the top 1,000 since 1991.
Is Brielle a boy or girl name?
Brielle is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Brielle?
Brielle is pronounced bree-EL, with 2 syllables.
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