Unisex · #12,120 in 2026

Breslin

Current Rank
#12,120
Peak Rank
#6,236 (2015)
Total Babies
164
5-Yr Trend
-33%
👧 Girl peak #6,236 (164 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,701 (151 total)
👧As Girl Name
2008
First Year
2024
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#6236
Peak Rank
164
Total Count
16
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2006
First Year
2022
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#4701
Peak Rank
151
Total Count
16
Years Active

The Story of Breslin

As a girl name

Breslin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 20 Breslins were born — ranking #6,236 that year. As of 2026, Breslin ranks #12,120 for girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-33%). In total, more than 164 Breslins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Breslin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 20 Breslins were born — ranking #4,701 that year. As of 2026, Breslin ranks #12,323 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 151 Breslins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Breslin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Breslin 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 Breslin

What does the name Breslin mean?
Breslin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Breslin in 2026?
In 2026, Breslin ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Breslin most popular?
Breslin reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #6,236 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Breslin most popular?
Breslin has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Breslin.
Is Breslin a unisex name?
Yes — Breslin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 52% of Breslins assigned female and 48% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Breslin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Breslin include Febe, Jalayna, Marlaysia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Breslin

Breslin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 164 births in the dataset. Breslin's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #6,236. Use the chart and map above to compare Breslin'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.