Breindy
A feminine name of uncertain origins, perhaps a contracted form or variation of a longer name.
Name Census estimates that about 554 living Americans carry the first name Breindy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breindy today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breindy births was 2024 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breindy. 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
554
~ 1 in 618,690 Americans
Peak year
2024
33 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,291
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Breindy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breindy from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 179 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Breindy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breindy 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 Breindy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breindys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Breindy
The given name Breindy is believed to have originated in the ancient Celtic region of Gaul, which encompassed parts of modern-day France, Belgium, Switzerland, and northern Italy. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Celtic language spoken by the Gaulish tribes during the Iron Age, around the 5th century BCE.
The name Breindy is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "bren," which meant "raven" or "dark-colored bird." This connection to the raven likely stems from the bird's symbolic significance in Celtic mythology and folklore, where it was often associated with wisdom, prophecy, and the otherworldly realm.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Breindy can be found in the Gaulish inscriptions discovered in the region of present-day Burgundy, France. These inscriptions, dating back to the 1st century BCE, mention a woman named "Breindorix," which scholars believe is a variation of the name Breindy.
In the 6th century CE, a Gaulish monk named Breindy de Tournus became renowned for his pious devotion and contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region of Burgundy. His life and teachings were chronicled in the "Vita Sancti Breindii," an early hagiography that helped preserve the name for posterity.
Another notable figure bearing the name Breindy was a 9th-century Breton warrior and chieftain known as Breindy ap Cadogan. He played a significant role in the Breton resistance against the Frankish invasions and is mentioned in several medieval Welsh and Breton chronicles.
In the 12th century, a renowned Gaelic bard and storyteller named Breindy Mac Lir gained fame for his melodic compositions and tales that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Irish people. His works were widely recited and passed down through generations of oral tradition.
During the 16th century, a French noblewoman named Breindy de Montfort was renowned for her charitable endeavors and patronage of the arts. She established one of the first orphanages in Paris and commissioned several notable works of art and architecture that still stand today.
While the name Breindy may have fallen out of common usage in modern times, its ancient roots and historical significance continue to fascinate scholars and researchers who study the rich tapestry of Celtic and Gaulish cultures.
People
Breindy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breindy 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
Breindy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breindy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 554 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breindy 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 618,690 US residents.
Is Breindy a common name?
We classify Breindy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 562 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breindy most popular?
The single biggest year for Breindy was 2024, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breindy is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breindy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breindy 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.