Breeze
Meaninggentle wind · English
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,583 in 2025
31 babies were named Breeze in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,652 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Breeze you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Breeze, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Breeze would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBreeze 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 yearBreeze is at its all-time high right now: #3,583 in 2025.
- TrendBreeze has climbed 1,652 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlBreeze is given to both boys and girls: 56% of the 55 babies named Breeze in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Breeze means “gentle wind”.
About the name Breeze
Breeze is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “gentle wind”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-eze”. US birth records list Breeze for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 16 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #3,583 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies. Of the 55 US babies named Breeze in 2025, 44% were girls and 56% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.5 | 223,048 girls |
| 1980s | 4.7 | 214,133 girls |
| 1990s | 7.4 | 135,870 girls |
| 2000s | 14 | 72,046 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 68,213 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 60,545 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,600,000 boys |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 71,514 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Breeze
What does the name Breeze mean?
Breeze means “gentle wind” in English.
What is the origin of the name Breeze?
Breeze has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Breeze a boy or girl name?
Both. Breeze is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 44% of US babies named Breeze were girls.
How popular is the name Breeze?
Breeze ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#3,583).