Bree
Bree: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bree
- A diminutive of the female given names Breanna and Breyon.
Etymology
Shortened.
How popular is Bree?
Since 1880, 9,287 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Bree (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #616 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #4369 in 1975. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bree
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Sibling name ideas for Bree
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Bree FAQ
What does the name Bree mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Breanna and Breyon. Shortened.
How popular is the name Bree?
Since 1880, 9,287 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Bree (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #616 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #4369 in 1975. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bree a boy or girl name?
Bree is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,287 girls and 17 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.