Total births
366
Boys' name · since 2004
Breccan
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 366 babies named Breccan, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 366
- total births
- 2004–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
366 boys have been named Breccan since 2004, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Breccan recorded 366 times among boys since 2004, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2023.
- 366 total births
- 2004–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
366 boys have been named Breccan since 2004, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 366
- total births
- 2004–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Breccan was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
48 babies were named Breccan in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
Breccan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Breccan splits its recorded history at 2015: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2004 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Breccan at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2014
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2004
Breccan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2023
- Peak year (2014)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Breccan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Breccan's strongest decade.
284 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Breccan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
- 2010s
2010s
284 births
- 2020s 60
2020s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 284 births (78% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Breccan? ▼
Breccan has been given to 366 babies in the U.S. since 2004, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 48 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Breccan most popular? ▼
Breccan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 284 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
How long has the name Breccan been used? ▼
Breccan has been recorded in Social Security data since 2004, spanning 20 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Breccan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brett, Brent, Brendan, Brennan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Breccan's data
- Breccan's decade-level peak was the 2010s (284 total births); usage has since declined to 60 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Breccan
Nearby Names Like Breccan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Breccan
Brett Boy
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Brent Boy
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Brendan Boy
#1010 91,816 births
Brennan Boy
#1058 33,258 births
Bret Boy
#4734 29,819 births
Compare Breccan side by side: Breccan vs Brett Breccan vs Brent Breccan vs Brendan
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Breccan: Baby Name Since 2004 - 366 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/breccan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Breccan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.