Brett
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: From Brittany
Background: The name Brett originates from the Old French term 'Bret,' which refers to a native of Brittany, a region in France. This name reflects the influence of French on the English language following the Norman Conquest.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#216
Total births
162,372
Most popular decade
1980s
(127,029 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-395 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1926
Gender usage
97.9% male
2.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1926
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,201
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 4,731
- Peak rank
- #69
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 205
- Recent rank
- #1,059
Female
- First year
- 1950
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #4,315
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 175
- Peak rank
- #917
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 15
- Recent rank
- #7,223
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).