Breton
Meaningfrom Brittany · French
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,539 in 1963
5 babies were named Breton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,454 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1959–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Breton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Breton, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Breton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBreton first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1963, when it ranked #2,539. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBreton has slipped 2,454 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn French, Breton means “from Brittany”.
About the name Breton
Breton is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning “from Brittany”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Breton for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 55 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1963, when it ranked #2,539 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 1960s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 1970s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 1980s | 6.4 | 156,986 boys |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 216,920 boys |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 398,406 boys |
| 2020s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
Other spellings of Breton
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Breton
What does the name Breton mean?
Breton means “from Brittany” in French.
What is the origin of the name Breton?
Breton has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Breton a boy or girl name?
Breton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Breton?
Breton ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1963 (#2,539).