Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Breton
//ˈbɹɛtən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19886 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Breton's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Breton's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Breton |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
Breton through the decades
- Breton peaked in 1988, when 19 babies were named Breton in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2022), use of Breton has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.