Brett: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the ancient land of the Britons.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #915
- Peak
- #69 in 1986
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Brett Means
Brett is a boy name of English origin. A child from the ancient land of the Britons.
How Popular Brett Is
Brett currently ranks #915 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1986. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Brett
- Brett broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1986.
- Brett is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Brett has been a top 100 name across 128+ years of American history.
- Brett is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Brett
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Brett
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Brett.
Questions About Brett
What does Brett mean?
Brett is a boy name of English origin. A child from the ancient land of the Britons.
How popular is Brett?
Brett currently ranks #915 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1986. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Brett come from?
Brett comes from English roots. Brett broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1986.
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