Brek
Every Brek since 1959 — 395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brek
Brek 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 1959, 395 American babies have been named Brek. Its peak came in 2013, when 21 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 Brek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brek 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 | 5 | #12,618 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,027 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,158 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,861 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,834 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,940 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,742 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,205 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,544 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,513 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,488 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,713 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,701 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,655 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,139 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,787 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,670 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,338 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,706 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,131 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,920 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,568 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,221 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,485 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,289 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,374 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Brek
- Brek Shea Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brek in 2025?
Brek 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 Brek?
395 babies have been named Brek in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brek most popular?
Brek peaked in 2013, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Brek a boy or girl name?
Brek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brek rising or falling?
Brek is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brek?
Well-known people named Brek include Brek Shea (soccer player).