Girl · #9,742 in 2026

Breleigh

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

Current Rank

#9,742

Peak Rank

#3,419 (2008)

Total Babies

397

5-Yr Trend

-32%

1999

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#3419

Peak Rank

397

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Breleigh

Breleigh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 48 Breleighs were born — ranking #3,419 that year. As of 2026, Breleigh ranks #9,742 for baby girls with 6 births, falling sharply (-32%). In total, more than 397 Breleighs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Breleigh

Phonetically similar names — useful when Breleigh 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 Breleigh

What does the name Breleigh mean?

Breleigh is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Breleigh in 2026?

In 2026, Breleigh ranks #9,742 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Breleigh most popular?

Breleigh reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #3,419 that year with 48 babies given the name.

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

Breleigh has historically been most popular in Wisconsin, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Breleigh.

Is Breleigh a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Breleigh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Breleigh include Olivea, Sapna, Nyasha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Breleigh

Breleigh is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 397 births in the dataset. Breleigh's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #3,419. Use the chart and map above to compare Breleigh'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.