Brena Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBREH-nah / /ˈbrɛnə/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'sorrow' or 'sadness'; Irish: 'brave'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Brena has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English contexts, it is often associated with feelings of sorrow or sadness. In Irish tradition, it can signify bravery. The name is relatively uncommon, which may appeal to parents seeking unique names for their daughters.
Trend Summary
Brena is a rare name in the United States, with limited popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brenna
International Variants
- Brenna (Irish)
Famous people named Brena
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brena was first seen in the United States in 1950. Brena has ranked as high as #1352 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Brena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brena (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |