Boy · #12,366 in 2026

Bredan

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

Current Rank

#12,366

Peak Rank

#7,268 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2007

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#7268

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bredan

Bredan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 5 Bredans were born — ranking #7,268 that year. As of 2026, Bredan ranks #12,366 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Bredans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Bredan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bredan

What does the name Bredan mean?

Bredan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bredan in 2026?

In 2026, Bredan ranks #12,366 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bredan most popular?

Bredan reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #7,268 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Bredan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bredan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bredan include Alecander, Aleksandrs, Atnhony. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bredan

Bredan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Bredan's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #7,268. Use the chart and map above to compare Bredan'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.