Boy · #7,870 in 2026

Breccan

Name: Popularity of the name Breccan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Breccan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,870

Peak Rank

#2,542 (2014)

Total Babies

376

5-Yr Trend

-77%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#2542

Peak Rank

376

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Breccan

Breccan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 48 Breccans were born — ranking #2,542 that year. As of 2026, Breccan ranks #7,870 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-77%). In total, more than 376 Breccans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Breccan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Breccan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Brecon
Brecken
Brechen
Brechin
Bricken
Broken
Brocken
Bracken
Braken
Brecheen
Breakin
Brackin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Breccan

What does the name Breccan mean?

Breccan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Breccan in 2026?

In 2026, Breccan ranks #7,870 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Breccan most popular?

Breccan reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #2,542 that year with 48 babies given the name.

Is Breccan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Breccan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Breccan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Breccan include Raymand, Grandville, Darle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Breccan

Breccan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 376 births in the dataset. Breccan's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #2,542. Use the chart and map above to compare Breccan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.