Breaun
A feminine name of Welsh origin meaning "hill of wheat".
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Breaun. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Breaun today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breaun births was 1993 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breaun. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Breaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1993
6 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1995 SSA rank
#9,023
Tracked since 1991
Gender
Gender distribution for Breaun
Breaun is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 5 (23.8%) were male and 16 (76.2%) were female.
Breaun as a male name
- Ranked #9,023 in 1995
- 5 male births in 1995
- Peak: 1995 (5 births)
Breaun as a female name
- Ranked #13,718 in 1994
- 5 female births in 1994
- Peak: 1993 (6 births)
Popularity
Breaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Breaun 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 Breaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 16 | 21 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Breaun
The name Breaun has its origins in the Celtic languages, specifically in Irish Gaelic. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th or 6th century AD, when the Gaelic culture and language were prevalent in Ireland and parts of Scotland.
The name Breaun is derived from the Old Irish word "breó," which means "fire" or "flame." This connection to fire likely stems from the ancient Celtic reverence for the element as a source of warmth, light, and purification in their rituals and ceremonies.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Breaun can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a renowned chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals mention a figure named Breaun mac Fiachrach, who was a king of the Uí Fiachrach dynasty in the 5th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Breaun. One such figure was Breaun of Clonfert, a 6th-century Irish monk and scholar who founded the monastic school of Clonfert in County Galway. He was renowned for his teachings and contributions to the spread of Christianity in Ireland.
Another significant figure was Breaun mac Muiredhaigh, a 10th-century Irish king of Leinster who played a crucial role in the wars against the Viking invaders. His reign was marked by several decisive victories against the Norsemen, helping to secure the survival of the Irish kingdoms.
In the 12th century, Breaun Ó Conchobhair was a prominent Irish poet and historian from the northern Uí Néill dynasty. His works, including the "Poem on the Burial of St. Patrick," offer valuable insights into the cultural and literary traditions of medieval Ireland.
Another notable figure was Breaun mac Domhnaill, a 14th-century Scottish nobleman and chief of the Clan Donald, one of the most powerful clans in the Scottish Highlands. He played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against the English.
While the name Breaun has deep roots in Celtic culture and history, it has also been adopted and adapted in various forms across different regions and languages, reflecting the cultural exchange and migration patterns that have shaped human societies over the centuries.
People
Breaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breaun 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
Breaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breaun 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Breaun a common name?
We classify Breaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Breaun was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breaun is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Breaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Breaun a female name?
Yes, 76.2% of people registered as Breaun 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.
Is Breaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Breaun in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Breaun can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Breaun?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Breaun on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.