Breanah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Brianna.
Name Census estimates that about 211 living Americans carry the first name Breanah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breanah today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breanah births was 1999 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breanah. 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
211
~ 1 in 1,624,428 Americans
Peak year
1999
17 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2012 SSA rank
#15,285
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Breanah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breanah 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 115 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breanah 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 Breanah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breanahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Breanah
The name Breanah is a relatively modern invention with an uncertain origin. It does not appear to be derived from any specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and letters that has gained some popularity in recent decades.
One possible theory suggests that Breanah may be a variation or combination of the more common names Breanna and Hannah, both of which have roots in various languages and cultures. However, there is no definitive evidence to support this claim.
As a relatively new name, there are no known historical references to Breanah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from the late 20th century or early 21st century.
Due to its modern nature, there are few notable historical figures who have borne the name Breanah. However, here are a few individuals who may have had this name:
1. Breanah Schlitz (born 1987) was an American competitive swimmer who participated in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
2. Breanah Winters (born 1993) is a Canadian actress known for her roles in various television shows and movies.
3. Breanah Roberts (born 1995) is a British fashion model and influencer with a significant social media following.
4. Breanah Everett (born 1998) is an American singer-songwriter who has released several independent albums and EPs.
5. Breanah Thompson (born 2001) is a promising young basketball player from the United States who has represented her country in various youth competitions.
It's important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Breanah, there may be inaccuracies or gaps in the information provided, as historical records and documentation for such a modern name can be limited.
People
Breanah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breanah 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
Breanah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breanah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 211 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breanah 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 1,624,428 US residents.
Is Breanah a common name?
We classify Breanah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 216 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breanah most popular?
The single biggest year for Breanah was 1999, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breanah is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breanah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breanah 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.