Breana
Every Breana since 1973 — 11,224 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Breana
Breana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,965 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 11,224 American babies have been named Breana. Its peak came in 1996, when 698 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 Breana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Breana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,965 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,414 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,360 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,029 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,324 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,980 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,421 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,485 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,947 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,174 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,781 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,789 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,936 |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,241 |
| 2011 | 104 | #1,910 |
| 2010 | 161 | #1,420 |
| 2009 | 187 | #1,293 |
| 2008 | 210 | #1,214 |
| 2007 | 308 | #897 |
| 2006 | 318 | #845 |
| 2005 | 298 | #847 |
| 2004 | 370 | #721 |
| 2003 | 380 | #687 |
| 2002 | 412 | #619 |
| 2001 | 408 | #614 |
| 2000 | 480 | #542 |
| 1995 | 655 | #401 |
| 1990 | 432 | #547 |
| 1985 | 104 | #1,287 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,908 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,888 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Breana in 2025?
Breana ranked #7,965 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Breana?
11,224 babies have been named Breana in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Breana most popular?
Breana peaked in 1996, when 698 newborns received the name.
Is Breana a boy or girl name?
Breana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Breana rising or falling?
Breana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.