Unisex · #12,285 in 2026

Breyan

Current Rank
#12,285
Peak Rank
#8,299 (2005)
Total Babies
20
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #12,360 (10 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,299 (20 total)
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2011
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#8299
Peak Rank
20
Total Count
3
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1989
First Year
1995
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#12360
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Breyan

As a girl name

Breyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 5 Breyans were born — ranking #12,360 that year. As of 2026, Breyan ranks #13,386 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Breyans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Breyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 8 Breyans were born — ranking #8,299 that year. As of 2026, Breyan ranks #12,285 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Breyans 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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Names that sound like Breyan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Breyan 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 Breyan

What does the name Breyan mean?
Breyan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Breyan in 2026?
In 2026, Breyan ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Breyan most popular?
Breyan reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #8,299 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Breyan a unisex name?
Yes — Breyan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 33% of Breyans assigned female and 67% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Breyan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Breyan include Candler, Cutberto, Faruq. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Breyan

Breyan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Breyan's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #8,299. Use the chart and map above to compare Breyan'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.