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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bre — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Brazyl|Brea
CelticGirl→ Stable

Bre

BREY · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13726 in 2023

Peak: #13726 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13726 in 2023

Peak: #13726 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152023

Rank #13726 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Bre scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishGirl1-syllableShort-formModernMinimalistStrongRisingContemporary
Character
bold confidencefree spiritcreative energyindependent strengthvibrant charm
STRONG
High confidence

Bre is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Bre at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Breanna/Brianna, from Irish 'brígh' meaning strength or power. Modern minimalist take on classic Irish heritage.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#13726 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
BreeBray◈Rey◈BriBrae◈
Similar Style
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Bre · Overview
Summary

Bre is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Bre carries a cool, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
bre.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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