Breton
1 country#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Breton’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
456 births recorded 1959–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1988 with 19 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Breton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #9631 | — |
| 1999 | #6530 | ↑3101 |
| 2000 | #9112 | ↓2582 |
| 2001 | #9243 | ↓131 |
| 2002 | #8456 | ↑787 |
| 2003 | #8643 | ↓187 |
| 2005 | #7640 | ↑1003 |
| 2006 | #6460 | ↑1180 |
| 2007 | #9788 | ↓3328 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↑79 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↑920 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↑749 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↓2704 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓31 |
| 2018 | #10760 | ↑15 |
| 2019 | #12145 | ↓1385 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↑2591 |
| 2021 | #9714 | ↓160 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↑724 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓3018 |
Frequently asked questions about Breton
Is Breton a popular name?
Yes — Breton currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Breton more common for boys or girls?
Breton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Breton most popular?
Breton peaked in 1988 in United States, with 19 recorded births that year.
Is Breton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Breton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3037 in 1959 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Breton?
At least 456 babies have been recorded with the name Breton across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Breton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Breton include Brevin.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Breton in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.