Brea
4 countries#3067 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Brea was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,739 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #3067 · peaked in 1993 with 268 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
177 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 2020 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
135 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2020 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
35 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #290 · peaked in 2024 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7 births recorded 2018–2022 · peaked in 2022 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Brea’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1505 | — |
| 2007 | #1409 | ↑96 |
| 2008 | #1573 | ↓164 |
| 2009 | #1383 | ↑190 |
| 2010 | #1546 | ↓163 |
| 2011 | #1503 | ↑43 |
| 2012 | #1523 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #1684 | ↓161 |
| 2014 | #1652 | ↑32 |
| 2015 | #1814 | ↓162 |
| 2016 | #1986 | ↓172 |
| 2017 | #2018 | ↓32 |
| 2018 | #2302 | ↓284 |
| 2019 | #2193 | ↑109 |
| 2020 | #2156 | ↑37 |
| 2021 | #2131 | ↑25 |
| 2022 | #2756 | ↓625 |
| 2023 | #2975 | ↓219 |
| 2024 | #3119 | ↓144 |
| 2025 | #3067 | ↑52 |
Frequently asked questions about Brea
Is Brea a popular name?
Yes — Brea currently ranks #3067 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Brea more common for boys or girls?
Brea is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Brea most popular?
Brea peaked in 1993 in United States, with 268 recorded births that year.
Is Brea rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Brea’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4793 in 1972 to #3067 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Brea?
At least 5,916 babies have been recorded with the name Brea across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Brea popular in more than one country?
Yes — Brea appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Brea?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Brea include Anissa, Brandy, Cambri, Connie.
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