Brett
5 countries#1382 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Brett was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
162,513 births recorded 1926–2025 · currently #1382 · peaked in 1986 with 4,904 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,902 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 226 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,521 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 1996 with 214 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
344 births recorded 1974–2012 · peaked in 1994 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
77 births recorded 1959–2008 · peaked in 1985 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
37 births recorded 1997–2008 · peaked in 1998 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Brett’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #304 | — |
| 2007 | #333 | ↓29 |
| 2008 | #311 | ↑22 |
| 2009 | #392 | ↓81 |
| 2010 | #389 | ↑3 |
| 2011 | #508 | ↓119 |
| 2012 | #596 | ↓88 |
| 2013 | #669 | ↓73 |
| 2014 | #664 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #745 | ↓81 |
| 2016 | #733 | ↑12 |
| 2017 | #748 | ↓15 |
| 2018 | #788 | ↓40 |
| 2019 | #820 | ↓32 |
| 2020 | #924 | ↓104 |
| 2021 | #1064 | ↓140 |
| 2022 | #1025 | ↑39 |
| 2023 | #1128 | ↓103 |
| 2024 | #1057 | ↑71 |
| 2025 | #1382 | ↓325 |
Frequently asked questions about Brett
Is Brett a popular name?
Yes — Brett currently ranks #1382 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Brett more common for boys or girls?
Brett is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Brett most popular?
Brett peaked in 1986 in United States, with 4,904 recorded births that year.
Is Brett rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Brett’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4201 in 1926 to #1382 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Brett?
At least 164,492 babies have been recorded with the name Brett across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Brett popular in more than one country?
Yes — Brett appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Brett?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Brett include Zabdiel, Zael, Deon, Ivar.
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