Breahna
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "freckled" or "speckled".
Name Census estimates that about 509 living Americans carry the first name Breahna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breahna today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breahna births was 2009 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breahna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
509
~ 1 in 673,388 Americans
Peak year
2009
35 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2013 SSA rank
#10,384
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Breahna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breahna from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 211 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Breahna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breahna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Breahna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breahnas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Breahna
The name Breahna has its origins in the ancient Celtic languages, with roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic word "brennos," which means "king" or "leader." This suggests that the name may have been given to those of noble or royal lineage in the early Celtic societies.
The earliest known written record of the name Breahna can be found in the ancient Irish annals, where it was spelled "Bréanainn." These annals document a powerful chieftain named Bréanainn mac Scandláin, who ruled over the Uí Cheinnselaig kingdom in what is now County Wexford, Ireland, in the 7th century CE.
In the 9th century, the name Breahna appeared in the Welsh manuscript known as the "Book of Taliesin," which contained a collection of poems attributed to the legendary bard Taliesin. One of these poems, titled "The Spoils of Annwn," mentions a character named "Breahna," though little is known about their historical significance.
As the centuries passed, the name Breahna continued to be used across various Celtic cultures, often associated with individuals of notable stature or accomplishment. One such figure was Breahna mac Duibh, a 12th-century Irish chieftain and warrior who fought against the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland.
In the 14th century, a Scottish noblewoman named Breahna of Argyll gained recognition for her role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. She was a staunch supporter of Robert the Bruce and is said to have provided valuable assistance to the Scottish forces during their battles against the English.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Breahna O'Donnell, a 16th-century Irish poet and bard from County Donegal. Her poetic works, which celebrated Irish culture and history, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and helped preserve the literary traditions of the Gaelic world.
While the name Breahna has become less common in modern times, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of the Celtic peoples, serving as a reminder of their ancient traditions and the enduring legacy of their language and customs.
People
Breahna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breahna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Breahna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breahna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 509 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breahna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 673,388 US residents.
Is Breahna a common name?
We classify Breahna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 521 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breahna most popular?
The single biggest year for Breahna was 2009, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breahna is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breahna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breahna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.