Total births
485
Boys' name · since 2001
Brekken
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 485 babies named Brekken, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11596
- among boys today
- 485
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 19%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Brekken is the #11596 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 485 recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Brekken has been recorded 485 times among boys since 2001, currently ranked #11596 nationally and more common than 19% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #11596 among boys today
- 485 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 19% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Brekken is currently the #11596 boys' name in America, more common than 19% of boys - 485 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11596
- among boys today
- 485
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 19%
- more common than other boys
Brekken vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11596
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 19% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Brekken was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
37 babies were named Brekken in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Brekken compares
485 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Brekken's all-time total is 32% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Brekken | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 485 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Brekken's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brekken's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brekken at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#11,596
Active since
2001
Brekken popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Brekken popularity over time - girls
22 total births recorded since 2001 (Brekken as girls' name)
Brekken by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Brekken's strongest decade.
292 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Brekken births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 98
2000s
98 births
- 2010s
2010s
292 births
- 2020s 95
2020s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 292 births (60% of all-time use).
Brekken by state
Where Brekken concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 84 | 17.3% |
| #2 | North Dakota | | 15 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Utah | | 5 | 1.0% |
Minnesota share of Brekken's total US births 17.3%
Even split
84 of 485 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brekken? ▼
Brekken has been given to 485 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11596 as of the latest data. 37 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Brekken most popular? ▼
Brekken was most popular in the 2010s decade with 292 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Brekken most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brekken are Minnesota (84 births), North Dakota (15 births), Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Brekken been used? ▼
Brekken has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Brekken? ▼
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 Brekken's data
- Brekken's decade-level peak was the 2010s (292 total births); usage has since declined to 95 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Brekkens (84 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 Brekken
Nearby Names Like Brekken
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brekken
Brett Boy
#1059 159,109 births
Brent Boy
#1653 139,799 births
Brendan Boy
#1010 91,816 births
Brennan Boy
#1058 33,258 births
Bret Boy
#4734 29,819 births
Compare Brekken side by side: Brekken vs Brett Brekken vs Brent Brekken vs Brendan
Related Names
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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, 2001–2025 (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. "Brekken: #11596 Boys' Name - 485 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brekken. 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 Brekken 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.