Breonna
Breonna is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Breonna is a modern American female name, created as a phonetic variant of Brianna or Breanna. It derives ultimately from the Celtic root elements associated with the male name Brian, meaning high or noble. In the United States, it gained widespread public recognition in the early 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
5,169 babies in the United States have been named Breonna since 1880. It ranks #2405 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1992.
States where it is most popular
- OH (8.1 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- MI (7.5 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 241 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,301 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,029 |
| 2010-2019 | 475 |
| 2020-2029 | 109 |
Famous people named Breonna
- Breonna Taylor: Medical Technician, Civil Rights Figure
Nicknames
Bree, Brea
Fun facts
- Breonna developed as an alternate spelling of Brianna, incorporating the phonetic prefix 'Bree-'.
- The name became nationally prominent in 2020 in connection with Breonna Taylor, leading to widespread cultural awareness.