Breanna
Breanna is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Breanna is a modern feminine name of Celtic origin, derived as a variant of Brianna, the feminine form of Brian. It generally carries the meaning of high, noble, or exalted. Highly popular in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s, its usage has become less frequent in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
82,375 babies in the United States have been named Breanna since 1880. It ranks #435 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1361.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
- MI (4.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 486 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,388 |
| 1990-2000 | 40,026 |
| 2000-2010 | 28,029 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,677 |
| 2020-2029 | 764 |
Famous people named Breanna
- Breanna Yde: Actress, Singer
- Breanna Stewart: Basketball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Bree, Bria, Anna
Fun facts
- Breanna experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1990s as part of the broader trend of names starting with 'Bree'.
- It traces its root back to the Old Irish element 'brígh', which signifies strength or nobility.