Brea Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAY-uh / breɪəEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: 'briar'; Irish: 'sorrow'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Brea is often associated with the English word for a thorny bush or briar. In Irish contexts, it can be linked to themes of sorrow or sadness. The name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It is sometimes considered a modern variation of names like Breanna or Brianna.
Trend Summary
Brea has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brea
- Bria
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brea was first seen in the United States in 1972. Brea has ranked as high as #979 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Brea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brea (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 8 | |
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 47 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 70 |
| 1978 | 78 |
| 1979 | 76 |
| 1980 | 80 |
| 1981 | 85 |
| 1982 | 60 |
| 1983 | 61 |
| 1984 | 49 |
| 1985 | 58 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 65 |
| 1988 | 49 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 124 |
| 1991 | 121 |
| 1992 | 226 |
| 1993 | 268 |
| 1994 | 231 |
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 186 |
| 1997 | 155 |
| 1998 | 153 |
| 1999 | 154 |
| 2000 | 149 |
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2002 | 112 |
| 2003 | 106 |
| 2004 | 114 |
| 2005 | 141 |
| 2006 | 146 |
| 2007 | 169 |
| 2008 | 145 |
| 2009 | 171 |
| 2010 | 144 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 145 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 129 |
| 2015 | 115 |
| 2016 | 100 |
| 2017 | 97 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2020 | 84 |
| 2021 | 88 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 51 |