Girl · #8,013 in 2026

Breezy

Breezy is a 1973 American romantic drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, produced by Robert Daley, and written by Jo Heims. The film stars William Holden and Kay Lenz, with Roger C. Carmel, Marj Dusay, and Joan Hotchkis in supporting roles. It is the third film directed by Eastwood and the first without him starring in it.

Current Rank
#8,013
Peak Rank
#2,189 (1977)
Total Babies
682
5-Yr Trend
-5%
1975
First Year
2026
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#2189
Peak Rank
682
Total Count
50
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Breezy

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Breezy is a 1973 American romantic drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, produced by Robert Daley, and written by Jo Heims. The film stars William Holden and Kay Lenz, with Roger C. Carmel, Marj Dusay, and Joan Hotchkis in supporting roles. It is the third film directed by Eastwood and the first without him starring in it.

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The Story of Breezy

Breezy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 42 Breezys were born — ranking #2,189 that year. As of 2026, Breezy ranks #8,013 for baby girls with 12 births, holding steady (-5%). In total, more than 682 Breezys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Breezy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Breezy 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 Breezy

What does the name Breezy mean?
Breezy is a 1973 American romantic drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, produced by Robert Daley, and written by Jo Heims. The film stars William Holden and Kay Lenz, with Roger C. Carmel, Marj Dusay, and Joan Hotchkis in supporting roles. It is the third film directed by Eastwood and the first without him starring in it.
How popular is Breezy in 2026?
In 2026, Breezy ranks #8,013 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Breezy most popular?
Breezy reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #2,189 that year with 42 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Breezy most popular?
Breezy has historically been most popular in Utah, Oregon, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Breezy.
Is Breezy a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Breezy is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Breezy?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Breezy include Kandyce, Kaysha, Alixandra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Breezy

Breezy is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 682 births in the dataset. Breezy's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #2,189. Use the chart and map above to compare Breezy'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.