Breana
Breana is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Breana is a modern American spelling variant of Breanna or Brianna, which derived as a feminine form of the Irish name Brian. It gained significant popularity in the late 20th century in the United States, though its usage has declined recently. Etymologically, it is connected to Celtic roots meaning high, noble, or hill.
Popularity in the United States
11,224 babies in the United States have been named Breana since 1880. It ranks #1528 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2020.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
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 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,130 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,925 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,371 |
| 2010-2019 | 567 |
| 2020-2029 | 81 |
Nicknames
Bree, Brie, Ana
Fun facts
- It developed as part of a trend in the 1970s and 1980s creating feminine variants of the traditional Irish masculine name Brian.
- Breana is one of several phonetic spellings, alongside Brianna, Breanna, and Breann.