Bree
A diminutive of the female given names Breanna and Breyon.
Every Bree since 1971 — 9,304 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bree
Bree is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,826 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 9,304 American babies have been named Bree. Its peak came in 2010, when 308 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 Bree stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bree 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 | 60 | #2,826 | — | — |
| 2024 | 72 | #2,495 | — | — |
| 2023 | 82 | #2,260 | — | — |
| 2022 | 96 | #2,024 | — | — |
| 2021 | 122 | #1,698 | — | — |
| 2020 | 111 | #1,783 | — | — |
| 2019 | 130 | #1,632 | — | — |
| 2018 | 133 | #1,609 | — | — |
| 2017 | 154 | #1,461 | — | — |
| 2016 | 196 | #1,242 | — | — |
| 2015 | 220 | #1,153 | — | — |
| 2014 | 240 | #1,069 | — | — |
| 2013 | 241 | #1,035 | — | — |
| 2012 | 266 | #956 | — | — |
| 2011 | 268 | #955 | — | — |
| 2010 | 308 | #866 | — | — |
| 2009 | 265 | #1,000 | — | — |
| 2008 | 259 | #1,016 | — | — |
| 2007 | 263 | #1,003 | — | — |
| 2006 | 279 | #938 | — | — |
| 2005 | 232 | #1,035 | — | — |
| 2004 | 163 | #1,310 | — | — |
| 2003 | 163 | #1,279 | — | — |
| 2002 | 155 | #1,269 | — | — |
| 2001 | 145 | #1,322 | — | — |
| 2000 | 134 | #1,389 | — | — |
| 1995 | 161 | #1,100 | — | — |
| 1990 | 202 | #941 | — | — |
| 1985 | 122 | #1,163 | — | — |
| 1980 | 199 | #810 | — | — |
| 1975 | 160 | #840 | 7 | #4,369 |
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Famous people named Bree
- Bree Olson Pornographic actor · b. 1986
- Bree Turner Actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bree mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Breanna and Breyon.
How popular is the name Bree in 2025?
Bree ranked #2,826 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bree?
9,304 babies have been named Bree in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bree most popular?
Bree peaked in 2010, when 308 newborns received the name.
Is Bree a boy or girl name?
Bree is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bree rising or falling?
Bree is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bree?
Well-known people named Bree include Bree Olson (pornographic actor), Bree Turner (actor).