Girl · #9,825 in 2026

Breda

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

Current Rank

#9,825

Peak Rank

#4,533 (1962)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1952

First Year

1987

Last Year

1962

Peak Year

#4533

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Breda

Breda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 9 Bredas were born — ranking #4,533 that year. As of 2026, Breda ranks #9,825 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 91 Bredas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Breda

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

Brady
Broda
Brada
Baroda
Brida
Pereda
Braid
Braids
Beretta
Brody
Braden
Brayden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Breda

What does the name Breda mean?

Breda is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Breda in 2026?

In 2026, Breda ranks #9,825 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Breda most popular?

Breda reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #4,533 that year with 9 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Breda most popular?

Breda has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Breda.

Is Breda a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Breda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Breda include Marleta, Royanne, Kare. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Breda

Breda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 91 births in the dataset. Breda's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #4,533. Use the chart and map above to compare Breda'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.