Breckin
Every Breckin since 1993 — 1,415 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Breckin
Breckin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,647 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,415 American babies have been named Breckin — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Breckin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Breckin 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 | — | — | 16 | #5,647 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,855 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,099 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,706 | 12 | #6,888 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,386 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,157 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,808 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,102 | 23 | #4,378 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,091 | 56 | #2,323 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,679 | 54 | #2,388 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,042 | 69 | #2,056 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,645 | 82 | #1,816 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,165 | 85 | #1,725 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,735 | 89 | #1,698 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,530 | 75 | #1,870 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,560 | 77 | #1,869 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,619 | 87 | #1,758 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,756 | 59 | #2,240 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,788 | 62 | #2,167 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,824 | 45 | #2,623 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,015 | 53 | #2,242 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,461 | 48 | #2,348 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,134 | 36 | #2,738 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,809 | 75 | #1,610 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,779 | 25 | #3,424 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #6,916 |
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Famous people named Breckin
- Breckin Meyer Actor · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Breckin in 2025?
Breckin ranked #5,647 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Breckin?
1,415 babies have been named Breckin in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Breckin most popular?
Breckin peaked in 2009, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Breckin a boy or girl name?
Breckin is used for both: about 11% of babies named Breckin have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Breckin rising or falling?
Breckin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Breckin?
Well-known people named Breckin include Breckin Meyer (actor).