Breanna

Breanna: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameCeltic origin

Meaning and origin of Breanna

  • A female given name from the Celtic languages, of American usage, variant of Brianna.

How popular is Breanna?

69U.S. babies in 2025
#74peak rank (1996)
82,440babies since 1880

Since 1880, 82,375 girls and 65 boys in the U.S. have been named Breanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #74 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #4442 in 2004. In 2025, 69 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020254,701 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Breanna FAQ

What does the name Breanna mean?

A female given name from the Celtic languages, of American usage, variant of Brianna.

What is the origin of the name Breanna?

Breanna is listed as a name of Celtic origin.

How popular is the name Breanna?

Since 1880, 82,375 girls and 65 boys in the U.S. have been named Breanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #74 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #4442 in 2004. In 2025, 69 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Breanna a boy or girl name?

Breanna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 82,375 girls and 65 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.