Brette
Meaningfrom Brittany · English form of Brett
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,554 in 1986
6 babies were named Brette in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Brette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Brette, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrette first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1986, when it ranked #3,554. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBrette was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- MeaningBrette is an English form of Brett, which means “from Brittany”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Brette
Brette is a girl name of English and Irish origin meaning “from Brittany”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Brette for girls from 1962 to 2025, in 51 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #3,554 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.2 | 446,927 girls |
| 1970s | 3.9 | 259,740 girls |
| 1980s | 10 | 98,717 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 90,827 girls |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 228,833 girls |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 518,135 girls |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 425,532 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Brette
What does the name Brette mean?
Brette means “from Brittany” in English, as a form of Brett.
What is the origin of the name Brette?
Brette has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Brette a boy or girl name?
Brette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Brette?
Brette ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#3,554).