Bree Girl
Origin(s)
Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: noble; English: a variant of Brigid
Historical & Cultural Background
Bree is often associated with the Irish name Brigid, which has historical significance in Irish mythology and is linked to the goddess of fertility, poetry, and healing. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It is often used as a standalone name or as a diminutive of longer names such as Brianna.
Trend Summary
Bree has seen a steady popularity in the United States, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Brianna, Breezy, Bridget, Brigid
Variants
- Bree
- Brie
International Variants
- Brigitte (French)
- Brígida (Spanish)
- Brigida (Italian)
Famous people named Bree
Bree Turner is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as 'Grimm'.
Bree Larson is an American actress and filmmaker, recognized for her performance in 'Room', which earned her an Academy Award.
Fictional characters named Bree
Bree Tanner is a character from the 'Twilight' series, known for her role in 'The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner'.
Bree is a character in the animated series 'Breezey's Adventures', where she embarks on various adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bree was first seen in the United States in 1971. Bree has ranked as high as #1044 nationally which occurred in 2010 and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Washington, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Bree has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bree (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| WA | 5 | |
| CO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 131 |
| 1973 | 91 |
| 1974 | 132 |
| 1975 | 160 |
| 1976 | 241 |
| 1977 | 273 |
| 1978 | 236 |
| 1979 | 216 |
| 1980 | 200 |
| 1981 | 167 |
| 1982 | 148 |
| 1983 | 124 |
| 1984 | 129 |
| 1985 | 122 |
| 1986 | 99 |
| 1987 | 108 |
| 1988 | 131 |
| 1989 | 206 |
| 1990 | 202 |
| 1991 | 187 |
| 1992 | 196 |
| 1993 | 130 |
| 1994 | 176 |
| 1995 | 161 |
| 1996 | 154 |
| 1997 | 129 |
| 1998 | 120 |
| 1999 | 131 |
| 2000 | 134 |
| 2001 | 145 |
| 2002 | 155 |
| 2003 | 163 |
| 2004 | 163 |
| 2005 | 232 |
| 2006 | 279 |
| 2007 | 263 |
| 2008 | 259 |
| 2009 | 265 |
| 2010 | 308 |
| 2011 | 267 |
| 2012 | 266 |
| 2013 | 241 |
| 2014 | 240 |
| 2015 | 220 |
| 2016 | 196 |
| 2017 | 154 |
| 2018 | 133 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 111 |
| 2021 | 122 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 82 |
| 2024 | 71 |