Total births
169
Unisex name · since 2008
Breslin
Since 2008, U.S. Social Security records show 169 babies named Breslin, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13003
- among girls today
- 169
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- more common than other girls
Breslin currently ranks #13003 among unisex names in America, with 169 babies recorded since 2008.
Social Security Administration records show Breslin recorded 169 times among girls since 2008, holding rank #13003 nationally today, ahead of 27% of girls, 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 2008 to 2025.
- #13003 among girls today
- 169 born since 2008
- 2010s peak decade
- 27% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Breslin is currently the #13003 unisex name in America, more common than 27% of girls - 169 born since 2008, peaking in the 2010s.
- #13003
- among girls today
- 169
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- more common than other girls
Breslin vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13003
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 27% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Breslin was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
20 babies were named Breslin in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Breslin compares
169 33rd percentile among 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
Breslin's all-time total is 56% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Breslin | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 169 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 48 | 19,840 |
Breslin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Breslin's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Breslin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#13,003
Active since
2008
Breslin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Breslin popularity over time - boys
156 total births recorded since 2006 (Breslin as boys' name)
Breslin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Breslin's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Breslin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s
2010s
112 births
- 2020s
2020s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 112 births (66% of all-time use).
Breslin by state
Where Breslin concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 13 | 7.7% |
Michigan share of Breslin's total US births 7.7%
13 of 169 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Breslin? ▼
Since 2008, Social Security records show 169 babies named Breslin. Today it holds rank #13003 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 20 births.
When was Breslin most popular? ▼
Breslin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Breslin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Breslin are Michigan (13 births).
Is Breslin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Breslin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 169 births, and as a boy's name it has 156 births.
How long has the name Breslin been used? ▼
Breslin has been recorded in Social Security data since 2008, spanning 18 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Breslin? ▼
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 Breslin's data
- Breslin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (112 total births) through the 2020s (46) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Breslins (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Breslin
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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, 2008–2025 (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. "Breslin: #13003 Unisex Name - 169 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/breslin. 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 Breslin 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.