Breanna
Peaked at #74 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1965, Breanna has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Breanna — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#74
in 1996
Current rank
#1821
in 2024
Years tracked
56
1965–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1965, Breanna reached its peak popularity for girls in 1996, ranking #74 nationally with 4,701 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #625 (2014) to #1821 (2024) — a 66% drop.
As of 2024, Breanna ranks #1821 nationally for girls, with 110 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,821 | 110 |
| 2023 | #1,725 | 119 |
| 2022 | #1,675 | 125 |
| 2021 | #1,485 | 144 |
| 2020 | #1,183 | 196 |
| 2019 | #1,149 | 209 |
| 2018 | #1,034 | 249 |
| 2017 | #930 | 284 |
Breanna — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#4440
in 2004
Last ranked
#4440
in 2004
Years tracked
9
1988–2004
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1988, Breanna reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #4440 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Breanna hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #4440.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #4,440 | 19 |
| 2000 | #10,564 | 5 |
| 1998 | #9,805 | 5 |
| 1995 | #7,079 | 7 |
| 1994 | #7,055 | 7 |
| 1993 | #7,743 | 6 |
| 1992 | #8,575 | 5 |
| 1989 | #8,041 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Breanna most popular?
Breanna was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #74 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Breanna becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Breanna?
At least 82,366 babies have been recorded with the name Breanna in the US since 1965, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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