Breck
Every Breck since 1945 — 3,092 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Breck
Breck is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,000 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 3,092 American babies have been named Breck — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 93 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Breck stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Breck year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 41 | #3,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,416 | 49 | #2,677 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,376 | 81 | #1,929 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,464 | 67 | #2,170 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,431 | 81 | #1,886 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,267 | 83 | #1,799 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,118 | 73 | #2,004 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,101 | 63 | #2,191 |
| 2017 | — | — | 80 | #1,845 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,126 | 86 | #1,774 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,895 | 75 | #1,932 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,308 | 79 | #1,858 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16,990 | 70 | #1,969 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,408 | 67 | #2,050 |
| 2011 | — | — | 69 | #1,988 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,559 | 73 | #1,927 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,761 | 52 | #2,455 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,776 | 48 | #2,592 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,949 | 49 | #2,537 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,722 | 45 | #2,622 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,201 | 34 | #3,025 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,894 | 36 | #2,850 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,788 | 29 | #3,203 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,102 | 34 | #2,761 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,804 | 19 | #4,144 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,534 | 20 | #3,931 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,582 | 17 | #3,718 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,919 | 21 | #2,967 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,714 | 25 | #2,177 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,848 | 12 | #3,444 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,549 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,107 | 34 | #1,440 |
| 1965 | — | — | 26 | #1,518 |
| 1960 | — | — | 36 | #1,321 |
| 1955 | — | — | 13 | #2,227 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,793 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,386 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Breck in 2025?
Breck ranked #3,000 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Breck?
3,092 babies have been named Breck in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Breck most popular?
Breck peaked in 2016, when 93 newborns received the name.
Is Breck a boy or girl name?
Breck is used for both: about 14% of babies named Breck have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Breck rising or falling?
Breck is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.