Breonna
A female given name of African-American usage.
Every Breonna since 1978 — 5,169 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Breonna
Breonna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,115 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 5,169 American babies have been named Breonna. Its peak came in 1994, when 280 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 Breonna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Breonna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,115 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,420 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,464 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,030 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,111 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,664 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,625 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,579 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,393 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,161 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,007 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,283 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,086 |
| 2012 | 65 | #2,710 |
| 2011 | 95 | #2,044 |
| 2010 | 112 | #1,822 |
| 2009 | 147 | #1,538 |
| 2008 | 195 | #1,276 |
| 2007 | 196 | #1,257 |
| 2006 | 211 | #1,155 |
| 2005 | 185 | #1,228 |
| 2004 | 200 | #1,141 |
| 2003 | 239 | #971 |
| 2002 | 238 | #941 |
| 2001 | 201 | #1,059 |
| 2000 | 217 | #976 |
| 1995 | 279 | #735 |
| 1990 | 148 | #1,163 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,649 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,261 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Breonna mean?
A female given name of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Breonna in 2025?
Breonna ranked #11,115 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Breonna?
5,169 babies have been named Breonna in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Breonna most popular?
Breonna peaked in 1994, when 280 newborns received the name.
Is Breonna a boy or girl name?
Breonna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Breonna rising or falling?
Breonna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.