Brejon
A blend name derived from Brenda and Jonathan, suggesting grace and gifted.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Brejon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brejon today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brejon births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brejon. 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 Brejon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,170
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Brejon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brejon 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 Brejon 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 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brejon
The name Brejon has its origins rooted in the ancient Celtic languages spoken across parts of Europe during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Celtic word "brig," meaning "hill" or "elevated land." This root word gave rise to similar names in different Celtic dialects, such as Brigantia in the Brittonic branch and Bregionen in the Gaulish branch.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Brejon can be traced back to the 8th century AD in the regions of present-day France and Belgium. It gained popularity among the Frankish and Norman nobility during this period, as many nobles adopted names with Celtic origins to establish their ancestral ties to the land.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Brejon was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the late 8th century. He served as a trusted advisor to Charlemagne, the renowned Frankish king and emperor of the Carolingian Empire. Unfortunately, detailed records of his life and achievements have been lost to time.
In the 12th century, a nobleman named Brejon de Montfort played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France. He was a prominent military commander who led troops in the siege of several Cathar strongholds, including the famous siege of Carcassonne in 1209.
During the 14th century, a French scholar and theologian named Brejon de Champeaux gained recognition for his contributions to medieval scholasticism. He taught at the University of Paris and authored several influential works on philosophy and theology, which were widely studied in academic circles of the time.
In the 16th century, an Italian artist named Brejon Beccafumi made a name for himself in the Renaissance period. Born in Siena in 1486, he was a skilled painter, sculptor, and architect known for his innovative techniques and unique style. His most renowned works include the frescoes in the Siena Cathedral and the Palazzo Pubblico.
Another notable figure was Brejon de La Villeneuve, a French military engineer and architect who lived in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the design and construction of several fortifications and defensive structures during the reign of Louis XIV, including the famous Citadelle of Lille and the fortifications of Metz.
People
Brejon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brejon 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
Brejon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brejon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brejon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Brejon a common name?
We classify Brejon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brejon most popular?
The single biggest year for Brejon was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brejon is about 29 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 Brejon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brejon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brejon in the SSA data are male. 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 Brejon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brejon 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 Brejon 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 are named Brejon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.