Breann
Breann is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Breann is a modern feminine name created as a variation of Breanna, derived from the Irish name Brian. It carries the root meaning of high, noble, or exalted. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the late 20th century and remains a recognizable contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,816 babies in the United States have been named Breann since 1880. It ranks #2235 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2055.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.1 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
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 | 157 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,495 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,557 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,203 |
| 2010-2019 | 358 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Nicknames
Bree, Brie, Annie
Fun facts
- Breann developed in North America as a simplified phonetic variant of Breanna and Brianna.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s alongside similar names starting with 'Bree'.