Brea
Every Brea since 1972 — 5,739 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brea
Brea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,073 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 5,739 American babies have been named Brea. Its peak came in 1993, when 268 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,073 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,129 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,985 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,767 |
| 2021 | 88 | #2,132 |
| 2020 | 84 | #2,159 |
| 2019 | 84 | #2,200 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,308 |
| 2017 | 97 | #2,021 |
| 2016 | 100 | #1,986 |
| 2015 | 115 | #1,815 |
| 2014 | 129 | #1,653 |
| 2013 | 125 | #1,684 |
| 2012 | 145 | #1,524 |
| 2011 | 148 | #1,504 |
| 2010 | 144 | #1,548 |
| 2009 | 171 | #1,383 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1,574 |
| 2007 | 169 | #1,409 |
| 2006 | 146 | #1,507 |
| 2005 | 141 | #1,490 |
| 2004 | 114 | #1,700 |
| 2003 | 106 | #1,772 |
| 2002 | 112 | #1,644 |
| 2001 | 139 | #1,369 |
| 2000 | 149 | #1,292 |
| 1995 | 177 | #1,031 |
| 1990 | 124 | #1,307 |
| 1985 | 58 | #1,908 |
| 1980 | 80 | #1,495 |
| 1975 | 47 | #1,912 |
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Famous people named Brea
- Brea Grant Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brea in 2025?
Brea ranked #3,073 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brea?
5,739 babies have been named Brea in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brea most popular?
Brea peaked in 1993, when 268 newborns received the name.
Is Brea a boy or girl name?
Brea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brea rising or falling?
Brea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brea?
Well-known people named Brea include Brea Grant (actor).