Breezy
A modern unisex name conveying a sense of lightness and freshness.
Name Census estimates that about 635 living Americans carry the first name Breezy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breezy today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breezy births was 1977 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breezy. 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
635
~ 1 in 539,771 Americans
Peak year
1977
42 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,510
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Breezy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breezy from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 146 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Breezy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breezy 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 Breezy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breezys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Utah, Oregon recorded the most babies named Breezy, while Oregon, Utah, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Breezy
The name Breezy is a relatively modern English word that has been adopted as a given name in recent times. It is derived from the word "breeze," which refers to a gentle wind or light current of air. The name likely originated in the late 20th century as a whimsical or nature-inspired name choice.
As a given name, Breezy is not found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the modern era. Its use as a first name is a contemporary phenomenon, reflecting the trend of giving children unique or unconventional names with a playful or natural connotation.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Breezy being used as a given name are relatively recent. One of the first notable individuals with this name was Breezy Rodio, an American singer and actress born in 1972. She is known for her roles in various television shows and films, including "The Sopranos" and "The X-Files."
Another individual with the name Breezy is Breezy Johnson, an American alpine ski racer born in 1996. She has competed in several World Cup and Olympic events, representing the United States in international competitions.
Breezy Leigh, an American model and actress born in 1988, is also known by this first name. She has appeared in various television shows and music videos, gaining recognition in the entertainment industry.
Breezy Severson, an American professional wrestler born in 1987, has used the ring name "Breezy Bella" during her career in various independent wrestling promotions.
Breezy Esser, an Australian singer and songwriter born in 1989, has released several albums and has gained popularity in the indie music scene with her unique vocal style and songwriting.
While the name Breezy is relatively new and not deeply rooted in historical records, it reflects modern naming trends and the desire for names with a fresh, natural, and whimsical quality. As a given name, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.
People
Breezy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breezy 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
Breezy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breezy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 635 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breezy 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 539,771 US residents.
Is Breezy a common name?
We classify Breezy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 658 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breezy most popular?
The single biggest year for Breezy was 1977, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breezy is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breezy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breezy 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.