Breshae
A feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly representing beauty or grace.
Name Census estimates that about 65 living Americans carry the first name Breshae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breshae today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breshae births was 1993 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breshae. 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 Breshae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
65
~ 1 in 5,273,144 Americans
Peak year
1993
14 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2004 SSA rank
#16,515
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Breshae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breshae from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 50 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Breshae remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breshae 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 Breshae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Breshae
The name Breshae is a relatively modern name with an uncertain origin. It does not appear to be derived from any specific language or cultural tradition, but rather seems to be a more recent invention or combination of sounds and letters.
One possible theory suggests that Breshae may be a variant or respelling of the name Bresha, which itself is a feminine form of the Irish name Bress, meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy." However, there is little evidence to support a direct connection between Breshae and these Irish roots.
Another speculation is that Breshae could be a blend of the names Bree and Shae, both of which have separate origins and meanings. Bree is a shortened form of the Irish name Brighid or Brigitta, meaning "exalted one," while Shae is a variation of the Hebrew name Shay, meaning "gift."
Unfortunately, there are no known historical references or records of the name Breshae appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or other historical documents. The earliest recorded examples of the name seem to be from the late 20th century, likely as a result of parents creating unique names for their children.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, there are a few notable individuals who have been given the name Breshae throughout history:
1. Breshae Langston, an American actress and model born in 1992, known for her roles in television shows like "The Game" and "Reed Between the Lines."
2. Breshae Strickland, an American singer and songwriter born in 1996, who participated in the reality competition show "The Four: Battle for Stardom" in 2018.
3. Breshae Gilmore, an American basketball player born in 1993, who played for the University of South Carolina and was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
4. Breshae Gonzalez, an American artist and illustrator known for her vibrant and colorful artworks featuring diverse representations.
5. Breshae Williams, an American entrepreneur and motivational speaker who founded the organization "Breshae's Blossoms," dedicated to empowering young women.
While the name Breshae may lack a deep historical background, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and modern name choice, reflecting the creative tendencies of parents in naming their children.
People
Breshae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breshae 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
Breshae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breshae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 65 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breshae 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 5,273,144 US residents.
Is Breshae a common name?
We classify Breshae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 67 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breshae most popular?
The single biggest year for Breshae was 1993, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breshae 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 Breshae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Breshae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breshae 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 Breshae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Breshae 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 Breshae 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 Breshae?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.