Breton
Every Breton since 1959 — 456 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Breton
Breton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,320 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 456 American babies have been named Breton. Its peak came in 1988, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Breton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Breton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,320 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,100 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,870 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,719 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,423 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10,974 |
| 2017 | 6 | #10,975 |
| 2016 | 6 | #10,944 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,131 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,913 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,850 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,911 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,516 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,708 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,780 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,572 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,410 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,227 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,828 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,442 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,427 |
| 1980 | 7 | #4,994 |
| 1975 | 8 | #3,989 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,295 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,096 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Breton in 2025?
Breton ranked #12,320 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Breton?
456 babies have been named Breton in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Breton most popular?
Breton peaked in 1988, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Breton a boy or girl name?
Breton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Breton rising or falling?
Breton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.