Breeze Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBreez / briːzEnglish; French
Meaning
English: light wind; French: breeze
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Breeze is derived from the English word for a gentle wind. It has been used as a given name in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name evokes a sense of freshness and nature, often associated with freedom and lightness. It is more commonly used for girls, reflecting a trend of nature-inspired names.
Trend Summary
The name Breeze has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years, particularly among nature-themed names.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Breeze was first seen in the United States in 1974. Breeze has ranked as high as #1314 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Breeze has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Breeze (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 27 |