Breauna
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "ardor" or "zeal".
Name Census estimates that about 1,425 living Americans carry the first name Breauna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breauna today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breauna births was 1997 (92 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breauna. 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
1.4K
~ 1 in 240,529 Americans
Peak year
1997
92 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2016 SSA rank
#16,673
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Breauna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breauna from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 758 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breauna 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 Breauna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breaunas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Breauna, while Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Breauna
The name Breauna is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or cultural origins from ancient civilizations or historical records. The name is thought to be a creative blend of the more common names Breanna and Shauna, both of which have Celtic and Gaelic influences.
While the exact origins of Breauna are unclear, it is believed to have emerged as a unique feminine name in certain English-speaking regions, possibly as a way to combine elements of different name traditions. However, it has not achieved widespread popularity or recognition throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Breauna can be found in the United States, where a woman named Breauna Johnson was born in 1982 in the state of California. Unfortunately, not much is known about her life or any potential significance of her name.
Another individual named Breauna is Breauna Mack, a Canadian artist and illustrator born in 1988 in Toronto, Ontario. She is known for her vibrant and whimsical illustrations, often featuring nature and fantasy themes.
In the world of sports, Breauna Buchanan is a former basketball player who competed for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks from 2009 to 2013. She was a standout player and helped her team reach the NCAA tournament multiple times.
Another notable figure is Breauna Knowles, a singer and songwriter from the Bahamas. She has released several albums and singles, showcasing her talents in the genres of R&B and pop music.
Lastly, Breauna Lewis is a fashion designer and entrepreneur from the United States. She founded her own clothing line, which focuses on sustainable and ethically-produced garments, and has gained recognition for her commitment to eco-friendly fashion.
While the name Breauna is relatively uncommon and lacks a deep historical lineage, these individuals have helped to establish its presence and provide examples of its usage in various fields and contexts.
People
Breauna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breauna 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
Breauna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breauna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,425 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breauna 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 240,529 US residents.
Is Breauna a common name?
We classify Breauna as "Rare". It ranks above 92.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,462 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breauna most popular?
The single biggest year for Breauna was 1997, when 92 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breauna is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breauna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breauna 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.