Breeanna
Breeanna is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Breeanna is a modern spelling variant of Brianna, which derives from the Gaelic masculine name Brian. It typically means 'high', 'noble', or 'exalted'. In the United States, it peaked in popularity during the late 20th century alongside other variants like Brianna and Breanna.
Popularity in the United States
3,147 babies in the United States have been named Breeanna since 1880. It ranks #3171 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2090.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.6 %)
- TX (14.6 %)
- MI (8.8 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- FL (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 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 321 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,625 |
| 2000-2010 | 954 |
| 2010-2019 | 215 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Nicknames
Bree, Brie, Anna
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old Celtic element *bre-, meaning hill or high place, which evolved to connote nobility.
- Spelling variants with double 'e' gained traction in the United States during the 1990s as phonetic variations of Brianna.