Total births
51
Girls' name · since 1988
Breina
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 51 babies named Breina, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 51
- total births
- 1988–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
51 girls have been named Breina since 1988, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Breina has been recorded 51 times among girls since 1988, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2018.
- 51 total births
- 1988–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
51 girls have been named Breina since 1988, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 51
- total births
- 1988–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Breina was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
9 babies were named Breina in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Breina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Breina's full recorded timeline at 2006, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 9 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Breina at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Breina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2018
- Peak year (2004)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Breina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Breina's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Breina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
20 births
- 2010s
2010s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 20 births (39% of all-time use).
Breina by state
Where Breina concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 9.8% |
New York share of Breina's total US births 9.8%
5 of 51 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Breina? ▼
51 babies have been named Breina since 1988. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 2004 with 9 births.
When was Breina most popular? ▼
Breina was most popular in the 2000s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Breina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Breina are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Breina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Breina since 1988 -- 31 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Breina? ▼
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 Breina's data
- Breina's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (20 total births) through the 2010s (20) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Breinas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Breina
Nearby Names Like Breina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Breina
Brenda Girl
#1141 608,478 births
Breanna Girl
#1829 82,375 births
Brenna Girl
#2070 29,371 births
Breana Girl
#10477 11,224 births
Breanne Girl
#7011 10,352 births
Compare Breina side by side: Breina vs Brenda Breina vs Breanna Breina vs Brenna
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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, 1988–2018 (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. "Breina: Baby Name Since 1988 - 51 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/breina. 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 Breina 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.