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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Brette — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Brett|Brettleigh
FrenchGirl→ Stable

Brette

BRET · 1 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13730 in 2023

Peak: #9153 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13730 in 2023

Peak: #9153 in 2022

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)20222023

Rank #13730 · Falling since 2022

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
Name DNA
French OriginGermanic RootModernStrongUnisex-leaning-girl1-syllableShortContemporarySharpBreton Heritage
Character
bold determinationspirited energyindependent strengthcreative courage
STRONG
High confidence

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

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Brette at a Glance
Meaning:From French Brette, referring to a short sword, or as a feminine form of Brett meaning 'from Brittany' (Breton).
Language root:Old French · Germanic · Breton
Peak rank:#9153 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Brett◈Britt◈BridgetGretaGretchenBryn◈
Similar Style
Bryn◈Blake◈Blair◈Brett◈Sloan◈Sage◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Brette
Blake◈Quinn◈Morgan◈Avery◈Riley◈Rowan◈Finley◈Parker◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Brette · Overview
Summary

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

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Brette carries a cool, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
brette.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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