Brecken - A very unique male name
Brecken at a glance
Brecken is ranked #1223 among boy baby names in 2025, with 116 births in 2025. It peaked in 2017 at #701 and first appeared on the charts in 1998.
- Rank in 2025
- #1223
- Births in 2025
- 116
- Peak year
- 2017 (#701)
- First appeared
- 1998
- Trend
- #783 in 2020 → #1223 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 12,640 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.9/5 (38 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 12,640 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Brecken peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 701.
Famous with this name
Brecken Merrill
Brecken
Brecken Lawrence
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Brecken is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Brecken is currently topping the baby name charts in Nebraska at position #247 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,263.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Brecken is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Brecken origin and meaning
American, place-inspired
Uncertain — usually traced to Breckenridge, Colorado, or to the surname Breckin; no single derivation is documented for the given name
Brecken appeared in 1998 and peaked in 2017, one of the surname-and-place names of the 2000s–10s, likely helped by the ski town Breckenridge's outdoorsy image. Its exact route into use is not documented, so we mark it uncertain rather than assert the place connection as fact.
Origin uncertain
Brecken is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Brecken, pop culture references for the name Brecken and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Brecken
We've found the following names that sound similar to Brecken, sorted by popularity.
Bryson / Brycen / Brogan / Brysen / Brayson / Brigham / Breckin / Bracken / Brison / Bricen /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1223 |
| 2024 | 1075 |
| 2023 | 1116 |
| 2022 | 922 |
| 2021 | 954 |
| 2020 | 783 |
| 2019 | 771 |
| 2018 | 729 |
| 2017 | 701 |
| 2016 | 742 |
| 2015 | 738 |
| 2014 | 773 |
| 2013 | 879 |
| 2012 | 875 |
| 2011 | 929 |
| 2010 | 1013 |
| 2009 | 997 |
| 2008 | 1275 |
| 2007 | 1444 |
| 2006 | 1621 |
| 2005 | 1996 |
| 2004 | 2558 |
| 2003 | 3562 |
| 2002 | 2081 |
| 2001 | 3443 |
| 2000 | 3397 |
| 1998 | 3217 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 247 |
| Iowa | 297 |
| West Virginia | 305 |
| Minnesota | 396 |
| Wisconsin | 415 |
| Kansas | 533 |
| Missouri | 601 |
| Oklahoma | 713 |
| Colorado | 772 |
| Indiana | 863 |
| Illinois | 946 |
| Texas | 1257 |
| Pennsylvania | 1263 |
Even more about Brecken
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Brecken a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Brecken?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
BREK-en · /ˈbrɛkən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Breckenridge — The Colorado place name, occasionally registered in full.
- Breckin — A shorter surname-style spelling.
Nicknames: Breck
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1998, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Place nameSurname
Why parents choose it
Brecken has a rugged, mountain-air feel — parents pick it for the outdoorsy sound and the strong Breck short form.
Worth knowing
- Falling since 2017, and the Breckenridge origin is an assumption, not a documented derivation.
