Total births
5,037
Unisex name · since 1990
Brecken
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 5,037 babies named Brecken, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1128
- among boys today
- 5,037
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Brecken currently ranks #1128 among unisex names in America, with 5,037 babies recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Brecken recorded 5,037 times among boys since 1990, holding rank #1128 nationally today, ahead of 92% of boys, 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 1990 to 2025.
- #1128 among boys today
- 5,037 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Brecken is currently the #1128 unisex name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 5,037 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1128
- among boys today
- 5,037
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Brecken vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1128
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Brecken was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
343 babies were named Brecken in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Brecken compares
5,037 Top 12% higher than 88% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Brecken's all-time total is 14x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Brecken | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,037 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 343 | 23 | 22,252 |
Brecken's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brecken's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 343, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brecken at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#1,128
Active since
1990
Brecken popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 343
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Brecken popularity over time - girls
892 total births recorded since 1976 (Brecken as girls' name)
Brecken by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Brecken's strongest decade.
2,805 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Brecken births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s 818
2000s
818 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,805 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,340 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,805 births (56% of all-time use).
How Brecken compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Brecken's total volume
Brecken vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Brecken by state
Where Brecken concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 404 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 329 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Iowa | | 319 | 6.3% |
| #4 | Nebraska | | 272 | 5.4% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 257 | 5.1% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 234 | 4.6% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 198 | 3.9% |
| #8 | Kansas | | 193 | 3.8% |
Minnesota share of Brecken's total US births 8.0%
Even split
404 of 5,037 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 35 reporting states.
Brecken appears in 35 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brecken? ▼
5,037 babies have been named Brecken since 1990. It currently ranks #1128 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 343 births.
When was Brecken most popular? ▼
Brecken was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,805 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Brecken most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brecken are Minnesota (404 births), Texas (329 births), Iowa (319 births).
Is Brecken a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Brecken is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 5,037 births, and as a girl's name it has 892 births.
How long has the name Brecken been used? ▼
Brecken has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 36 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Brecken? ▼
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 Brecken's data
- Brecken's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,805 total births) through the 2020s (1,340) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Breckens (404 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- 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 Brecken
Nearby Names Like Brecken
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brecken
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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 Brecken side by side: Brecken vs Brett Brecken vs Brent Brecken vs Brendan
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1990–2025 (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. "Brecken: #1128 Unisex Name - 5,037 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brecken. 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 Brecken 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 June 2026.