Brecken
Brecken is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Freckled, speckled, or spotted.
Origin and history
Brecken is a modern English given name derived from an Irish surname, which traces back to Gaelic words meaning freckled or speckled. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in North America. Today, it remains a moderately used choice in the United States, appealing to parents who favor surname-style names with a Celtic heritage.
Popularity in the United States
5,037 babies in the United States have been named Brecken since 1880. It ranks #1718 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #920.
States where it is most popular
- MN (10.6 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- IA (8.3 %)
- NE (7.1 %)
- WI (6.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 74 |
| 2000-2010 | 818 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,805 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,340 |
Fun facts
- Brecken developed from the Irish surname O'Breacan, originally used to describe someone with freckled skin.
- The name has seen most of its usage in the United States since the late 2000s.