Brekken
Every Brekken since 2001 — 507 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brekken
Brekken is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,359 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 507 American babies have been named Brekken. Its peak came in 2016, when 40 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 Brekken stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brekken 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,359 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,146 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,475 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,198 |
| 2021 | — | — | 19 | #4,957 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,348 |
| 2019 | — | — | 20 | #4,825 |
| 2018 | — | — | 31 | #3,545 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,344 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,683 | 35 | #3,239 |
| 2015 | — | — | 29 | #3,699 |
| 2014 | — | — | 37 | #3,045 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,133 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,291 | 32 | #3,381 |
| 2011 | — | — | 30 | #3,522 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,697 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,566 | 15 | #5,838 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,279 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #5,954 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #8,829 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,274 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,232 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #6,790 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #10,886 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,727 | 9 | #7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brekken in 2025?
Brekken ranked #8,359 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brekken?
507 babies have been named Brekken in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brekken most popular?
Brekken peaked in 2016, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Brekken a boy or girl name?
Brekken is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brekken rising or falling?
Brekken is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.