Breon
Every Breon since 1966 — 2,757 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Breon
Breon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,525 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,757 American babies have been named Breon — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 119 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 Breon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Breon 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 | — | — | 32 | #3,525 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,339 |
| 2023 | — | — | 26 | #4,129 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,001 |
| 2021 | — | — | 38 | #3,132 |
| 2020 | — | — | 44 | #2,766 |
| 2019 | — | — | 35 | #3,269 |
| 2018 | — | — | 41 | #2,897 |
| 2017 | — | — | 50 | #2,535 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,696 |
| 2015 | — | — | 39 | #2,974 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,007 | 44 | #2,714 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,770 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,737 | 45 | #2,683 |
| 2011 | — | — | 58 | #2,235 |
| 2010 | — | — | 62 | #2,147 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,946 | 67 | #2,053 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,999 | 59 | #2,241 |
| 2007 | — | — | 55 | #2,341 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,579 | 40 | #2,839 |
| 2005 | — | — | 47 | #2,434 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,476 | 47 | #2,382 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,166 | 38 | #2,625 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,407 | 43 | #2,379 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,861 | 44 | #2,279 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,646 | 47 | #2,143 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,300 | 87 | #1,244 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,920 | 86 | #1,176 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,441 | 39 | #1,622 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,260 | 23 | #2,222 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,095 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,294 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Breon in 2025?
Breon ranked #3,525 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Breon?
2,757 babies have been named Breon in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Breon most popular?
Breon peaked in 1994, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Breon a boy or girl name?
Breon is used for both: about 11% of babies named Breon have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Breon rising or falling?
Breon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.