Unisex · #5,210 in 2026

Breon

Current Rank
#5,210
Peak Rank
#1,078 (1994)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-45%
👧 Girl peak #4,848 (290 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,078 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1966
First Year
2026
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#1078
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
57
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1979
First Year
2014
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#4848
Peak Rank
290
Total Count
30
Years Active

The Story of Breon

As a girl name

Breon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1979, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 20 Breons were born — ranking #4,848 that year. As of 2026, Breon ranks #16,513 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 290 Breons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Breon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 107 Breons were born — ranking #1,078 that year. As of 2026, Breon ranks #5,210 for boys with 18 births, falling sharply (-45%). In total, more than 2K Breons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Breon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Breon 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 Breon

What does the name Breon mean?
Breon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Breon in 2026?
In 2026, Breon ranks #5,210 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.
When was Breon most popular?
Breon reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #1,078 that year with 107 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Breon most popular?
Breon has historically been most popular in Virginia, Indiana, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Breon.
Is Breon a unisex name?
Yes — Breon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Breons assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Breon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Breon include Ivey, Eamon, Sim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Breon

Breon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Breon's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #1,078. Use the chart and map above to compare Breon'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.