Breyana
Feminine name, possibly derived from "bree" meaning lively or strong.
Name Census estimates that about 1,073 living Americans carry the first name Breyana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breyana today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breyana births was 1994 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breyana. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 319,436 Americans
Peak year
1994
70 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2017 SSA rank
#16,303
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Breyana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breyana 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 526 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
Breyana 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 Breyana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breyanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, New York, Florida recorded the most babies named Breyana, while Ohio, New Jersey, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Breyana
The name Breyana is a modern invention, likely derived from combining the names Brenda and Ariana. It does not have origins in any particular language or culture, and there are no historical references or ancient texts mentioning this name.
The earliest recorded use of the name Breyana seems to be in the late 20th century, possibly inspired by the rise in popularity of unique and creative name combinations. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name, with no widely known individuals bearing it throughout history.
While there may be a few isolated instances of people named Breyana in recent times, this name does not have a rich historical background or any famous bearers from the past to discuss. It appears to be a contemporary creation, possibly influenced by the trend of blending existing names to create new, unique ones.
As a newly coined name, Breyana does not have a long-standing cultural or linguistic heritage. Its meaning and significance are relatively open to interpretation, as it does not carry the weight of centuries of usage or specific etymological roots.
In the absence of historical records or notable individuals with this name, the detailed history of Breyana remains limited. It is a name that reflects modern naming trends rather than drawing from deep-rooted traditions or ancient sources.
People
Breyana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breyana 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
Breyana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breyana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,073 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breyana 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 319,436 US residents.
Is Breyana a common name?
We classify Breyana as "Rare". It ranks above 90.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,100 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breyana most popular?
The single biggest year for Breyana was 1994, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breyana is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breyana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breyana 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.