Total births
1,363
Girls' name · since 1975
Breeann
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 1,363 babies named Breeann, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,363
- total births
- 1975–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Breeann sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,363 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Breeann has been recorded 1,363 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2017.
- 1,363 total births
- 1975–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,363 girls have been named Breeann since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 1,363
- total births
- 1975–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Breeann was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
77 babies were named Breeann in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Breeann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Breeann splits its recorded history at 1996: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1975 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 77 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Breeann at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Breeann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2017
- Peak year (1991)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Breeann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Breeann's strongest decade.
577 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Breeann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 48
1970s
48 births
- 1980s
1980s
400 births
- 1990s
1990s
577 births
- 2000s
2000s
260 births
- 2010s 78
2010s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 577 births (42% of all-time use).
How Breeann 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 Breeann's total volume
Breeann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Breeann by state
Where Breeann concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 209 | 15.3% |
| #2 | Utah | | 50 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 36 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 27 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Breeann's total US births 15.3%
Even split
209 of 1,363 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Breeann appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Breeann? ▼
1,363 babies have been named Breeann since 1975. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1991 with 77 births.
When was Breeann most popular? ▼
Breeann was most popular in the 1990s decade with 577 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Breeann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Breeann are California (209 births), Utah (50 births), Texas (36 births).
How long has the name Breeann been used? ▼
Breeann has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 43 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Breeann? ▼
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 Breeann's data
- Breeann's decade-level peak was the 1990s (577 total births); usage has since declined to 78 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Breeanns (209 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Breeann
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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, 1975–2017 (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. "Breeann: Baby Name Since 1975 - 1,363 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/breeann. 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 Breeann 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.