Breann
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #708 in 1996
8 babies were named Breann in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,371 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Breann you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Breann, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Breann would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBreann first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #708. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBreann was 19× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,811 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 200,000.
- TrendBreann has slipped 1,371 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Breann
Breann is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ann”. US birth records list Breann for girls from 1974 to 2025, in 52 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #708 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 | 59,642 girls |
| 1980s | 86 | 11,581 girls |
| 1990s | 142 | 7,040 girls |
| 2000s | 65 | 15,286 girls |
| 2010s | 20 | 49,092 girls |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 211,268 girls |
Other spellings of Breann
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Breann
What is the origin of the name Breann?
Breann has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Breann a boy or girl name?
Breann is a girl name.
How popular is the name Breann?
Breann ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#708).