Breccan
Every Breccan since 2004 — 366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Breccan
Breccan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 2004, 366 American babies have been named Breccan. Its peak came in 2014, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Breccan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Breccan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,038 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,841 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,371 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,037 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,109 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,720 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,899 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,238 |
| 2015 | 39 | #2,973 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2,547 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,509 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,281 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,749 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,185 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,609 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,286 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,586 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Breccan in 2025?
Breccan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Breccan?
366 babies have been named Breccan in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Breccan most popular?
Breccan peaked in 2014, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Breccan a boy or girl name?
Breccan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Breccan rising or falling?
Breccan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.