Breanna
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Princess; Noble
Background: The name Breanna originates as a modern variation of the Irish name 'Briana,' which itself is derived from the Gaelic word 'brígh,' meaning 'noble' or 'high.' This contemporary form has become popular in English-speaking contexts, often associated with meanings related to royalty and nobility.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#430
Total births
82,366
Most popular decade
1990s
(120,168 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,193 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1965
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1988
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #6,426
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 19
- Peak rank
- #4,419
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 19
- Recent rank
- #4,419
Female
- First year
- 1965
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,539
- Peak year
- 1996
- Peak year births
- 4,701
- Peak rank
- #74
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 110
- Recent rank
- #1,818
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).