Breck Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBREK / /brɛk/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: hillside; English: a surname derived from a place name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Breck has Scottish origins, often associated with geographical features such as hills or slopes. It is also used as a surname in English-speaking countries. The name has gained some popularity as a first name in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Breck has seen a modest rise in popularity as a boy's name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Breckin
- Breckan
International Variants
—
Famous people named Breck
—
Fictional characters named Breck
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Breck was first seen in the United States in 1945. Breck has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, Colorado, Minnesota, California, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Breck has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Breck (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| MN | 9 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1957 | 28 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 36 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 39 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 33 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 67 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2017 | 80 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 81 |
| 2024 | 49 |