Brecken
Every Brecken since 1976 — 5,929 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brecken
Brecken is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,252 in 2025 with 159 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 5,929 American babies have been named Brecken — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2017, when 375 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 Brecken stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brecken year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,188 | 159 | #1,252 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,444 | 189 | #1,126 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,789 | 208 | #1,048 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,605 | 249 | #928 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,425 | 244 | #928 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,848 | 291 | #796 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,423 | 292 | #791 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,294 | 322 | #741 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,410 | 343 | #712 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,547 | 332 | #735 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,318 | 335 | #730 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,370 | 304 | #769 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,260 | 239 | #878 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,310 | 244 | #863 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,374 | 204 | #967 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,759 | 190 | #1,019 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,029 | 193 | #1,015 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,667 | 121 | #1,399 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,703 | 108 | #1,479 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,165 | 86 | #1,655 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,874 | 75 | #1,756 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,616 | 57 | #2,077 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,326 | 53 | #2,106 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,481 | 59 | #1,895 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,668 | 35 | #2,689 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,739 | 31 | #2,872 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,583 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,364 | 8 | #5,893 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,066 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brecken in 2025?
Brecken ranked #1,252 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 159 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brecken?
5,929 babies have been named Brecken in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brecken most popular?
Brecken peaked in 2017, when 375 newborns received the name.
Is Brecken a boy or girl name?
Brecken is used for both: about 15% of babies named Brecken have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Brecken rising or falling?
Brecken is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.