Bret Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBret / brɛtEnglish; French
Meaning
English: from Brittany; French: Breton
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bret is derived from the English name for someone from Brittany, a region in France. It has been used as a given name since the 20th century. The name reflects a connection to the Celtic heritage of the Breton people. It is often associated with qualities of strength and resilience.
Trend Summary
The name Bret has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brett
International Variants
- Bret (French)
Famous people named Bret
Bret Hart is a Canadian-American retired professional wrestler and author, known for his time in WWE.
Bret Michaels is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Poison.
Bret Baier is an American journalist and television news anchor, known for his work with Fox News.
Bret Easton Ellis is an American author and screenwriter, recognized for his novel 'American Psycho'.
Fictional characters named Bret
Bret Maverick is a character from the television series 'Maverick', known for his charm and wit.
Bret is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy VII', serving as a member of the AVALANCHE group.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bret was first seen in the United States in 1926. Bret has ranked as high as #356 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Bret has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bret (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 28 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 34 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 48 |
| 1953 | 55 |
| 1954 | 82 |
| 1955 | 91 |
| 1956 | 81 |
| 1957 | 194 |
| 1958 | 1,514 |
| 1959 | 1,839 |
| 1960 | 1,242 |
| 1961 | 740 |
| 1962 | 786 |
| 1963 | 787 |
| 1964 | 787 |
| 1965 | 743 |
| 1966 | 860 |
| 1967 | 836 |
| 1968 | 841 |
| 1969 | 791 |
| 1970 | 871 |
| 1971 | 734 |
| 1972 | 628 |
| 1973 | 541 |
| 1974 | 509 |
| 1975 | 462 |
| 1976 | 505 |
| 1977 | 415 |
| 1978 | 381 |
| 1979 | 490 |
| 1980 | 410 |
| 1981 | 532 |
| 1982 | 1,098 |
| 1983 | 504 |
| 1984 | 458 |
| 1985 | 502 |
| 1986 | 509 |
| 1987 | 537 |
| 1988 | 487 |
| 1989 | 545 |
| 1990 | 546 |
| 1991 | 516 |
| 1992 | 463 |
| 1993 | 405 |
| 1994 | 414 |
| 1995 | 388 |
| 1996 | 350 |
| 1997 | 285 |
| 1998 | 305 |
| 1999 | 335 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 2001 | 246 |
| 2002 | 189 |
| 2003 | 171 |
| 2004 | 160 |
| 2005 | 151 |
| 2006 | 99 |
| 2007 | 109 |
| 2008 | 123 |
| 2009 | 96 |
| 2010 | 89 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 21 |