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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Breton — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Bret|Brett
FrenchBoy→ Stable

Breton

BREH-tun · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9092 in 2022

Peak: #9092 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9092 in 2022

Peak: #9092 in 2022

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

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #9092 · Rising since 2020

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

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Breton scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
GeographicFrenchCelticClassicBoy2-syllablePlace-nameStrongEstablishedUnisex-leaning
Character
imaginative and experimental
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Bretons

athleticcompetitivedetermineddisciplinedstrong
STRONG
High confidence

Breton is a French boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Breton at a Glance
Meaning:One from Brittany, the Celtic region of northwestern France. Derives from the Latin Britannia and French Breton, referring to inhabitants of Brittany.
Language root:French · Old Celtic · Medieval Latin
Peak rank:#9092 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Breton James
American football player
Similar Sound
Brayden◈Brighton◈Brennan◈Braxton◈Benson◈
Similar Style
Easton◈Ashton◈PrestonHarrisonColton◈Dalton◈
Works well with
Emerson◈Hollis◈Sawyer◈Finley◈Parker◈Rowan◈Blake◈
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↓ Declining
Preston
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↓ Declining
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→ Stable
Colton◈
English · #98
→ Stable
Dalton◈
English · #432
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Breton · Overview
Summary

Breton is a French boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Breton carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
breton.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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