Breann
Every Breann since 1974 — 5,816 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Breann
Breann is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,112 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 5,816 American babies have been named Breann. Its peak came in 1996, when 299 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Breann stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Breann year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,112 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,689 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,593 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,814 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,298 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,677 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,080 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,190 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,695 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,159 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,153 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,281 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,862 |
| 2012 | 54 | #3,105 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,057 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,845 |
| 2009 | 75 | #2,514 |
| 2008 | 84 | #2,321 |
| 2007 | 83 | #2,311 |
| 2006 | 105 | #1,920 |
| 2005 | 110 | #1,779 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1,688 |
| 2003 | 151 | #1,343 |
| 2002 | 131 | #1,457 |
| 2001 | 181 | #1,152 |
| 2000 | 168 | #1,191 |
| 1995 | 282 | #725 |
| 1990 | 264 | #774 |
| 1985 | 158 | #972 |
| 1980 | 99 | #1,289 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,249 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Breann in 2025?
Breann ranked #11,112 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Breann?
5,816 babies have been named Breann in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Breann most popular?
Breann peaked in 1996, when 299 newborns received the name.
Is Breann a boy or girl name?
Breann is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Breann rising or falling?
Breann is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.