Unisex · #6,098 in 2026

Breckyn

Current Rank
#6,098
Peak Rank
#2,866 (2012)
Total Babies
929
5-Yr Trend
-39%
👧 Girl peak #2,866 (929 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,774 (326 total)
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2026
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#2866
Peak Rank
929
Total Count
30
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2002
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#3774
Peak Rank
326
Total Count
25
Years Active

The Story of Breckyn

As a girl name

American parents first put Breckyn on the record books as a girl name in 1992, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 60 Breckyns were born — ranking #2,866 that year. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 52% of all recorded Breckyns. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #6,098 among girl names with 19 births, falling sharply (-39%). In total, more than 929 Breckyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Breckyn as a boy name dates back to 2002, when 5 babies received it. 2015 was its biggest year on record, with 28 newborns named Breckyn — #3,774 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 60% of all recorded Breckyns. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,871 among boy names with 5 births, falling sharply (-64%). In total, more than 326 Breckyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Breckyn

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Breckyn

What does the name Breckyn mean?
Breckyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Breckyn in 2026?
In 2026, Breckyn ranks #6,098 among girls' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.
When was Breckyn most popular?
Breckyn reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #2,866 that year with 60 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Breckyn most popular?
Breckyn has historically been most popular in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Breckyn.
Is Breckyn a unisex name?
Yes — Breckyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 74% of Breckyns assigned female and 26% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Breckyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Breckyn include Bo, Danah, Cambri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Breckyn

Breckyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 929 births in the dataset. Breckyn's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #2,866. Use the chart and map above to compare Breckyn'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.