Brea
Brea is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Noble, exalted, or high; also associated with hill or marsh in modern geographic contexts.
Origin and history
Brea is a feminine name of Gaelic origin, often derived as a short form of Breanna or modern variation of Bria and Bridget, meaning 'noble' or 'exalted'. It can also refer to geographic origins, such as the city of Brea in California. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 20th century and remains a familiar, modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,739 babies in the United States have been named Brea since 1880. It ranks #2256 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.7 %)
- TX (11 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- PA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 383 |
| 1980-1990 | 609 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,795 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,392 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,166 |
| 2020-2029 | 394 |
Famous people named Brea
- Brea Grant: Actress, Director
Fun facts
- Brea is the name of a city in Orange County, California, derived from the Spanish word for tar or pitch.
- It frequently arose in the late 20th century as a streamlined spelling of Breanna or Bria.