Total births
916
Unisex name · since 1992
Breckyn
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 916 babies named Breckyn, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5703
- among girls today
- 916
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Breckyn is the #5703 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 916 recorded since 1992.
Breckyn has 916 recorded births among girls since 1992, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5703 as of the latest data, more common than 68% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #5703 among girls today
- 916 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Breckyn is currently the #5703 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of girls - 916 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5703
- among girls today
- 916
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Breckyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5703
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 68% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Breckyn was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
60 babies were named Breckyn in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Breckyn compares
916 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Breckyn's all-time total is 140% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Breckyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 916 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 48 | 19,840 |
Breckyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Breckyn splits its recorded history at 2011: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1992 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 60 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Breckyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#5,703
Active since
1992
Breckyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Breckyn popularity over time - boys
322 total births recorded since 2002 (Breckyn as boys' name)
Breckyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Breckyn's strongest decade.
485 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Breckyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
228 births
- 2010s
2010s
485 births
- 2020s 182
2020s
182 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 485 births (53% of all-time use).
How Breckyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Breckyn's total volume
Breckyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Breckyn by state
Where Breckyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kansas | | 142 | 15.5% |
| #2 | Nebraska | | 35 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Colorado | | 25 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 20 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.5% |
Kansas share of Breckyn's total US births 15.5%
Even split
142 of 916 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Breckyn? ▼
Breckyn has been given to 916 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5703 as of the latest data. 60 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Breckyn most popular? ▼
Breckyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 485 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Breckyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Breckyn are Kansas (142 births), Nebraska (35 births), Colorado (25 births).
Is Breckyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Breckyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 916 births, and as a boy's name it has 322 births.
How long has the name Breckyn been used? ▼
Breckyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 34 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Breckyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brenda, Breanna, Brenna, Breana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Breckyn's data
- Breckyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (485 total births) through the 2020s (182) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Kansas records the most Breckyns (142 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kansas 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 Breckyn
Nearby Names Like Breckyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Breckyn
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Breanna Girl
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Brenna Girl
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Breana Girl
#10477 11,224 births
Breanne Girl
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Compare Breckyn side by side: Breckyn vs Brenda Breckyn vs Breanna Breckyn vs Brenna
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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, 1992–2025 (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. "Breckyn: #5703 Unisex Name - 916 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/breckyn. 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 Breckyn 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.