Girl · #15,899 in 2026

Bretta

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

Current Rank

#15,899

Peak Rank

#3,208 (1970)

Total Babies

419

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

2017

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#3208

Peak Rank

419

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bretta

Bretta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1950, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 20 Brettas were born — ranking #3,208 that year. As of 2026, Bretta ranks #15,899 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 419 Brettas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Bretta

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

Beretta
Biretta
Britta
Baryta
Brita
Bruta
Britto
Brett
Betta
Brodie
Bret
Bratty

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bretta

What does the name Bretta mean?

Bretta is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bretta in 2026?

In 2026, Bretta ranks #15,899 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bretta most popular?

Bretta reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #3,208 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Bretta a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bretta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bretta include Fredine, Garlene, Judeen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bretta

Bretta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 419 births in the dataset. Bretta's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #3,208. Use the chart and map above to compare Bretta'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.