Brea Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Brea means 'hill' or 'high place'.
Meaning of the Name Brea
Brea is a name of Celtic origin. It is believed to mean 'hill' or 'high place'. Brea has also been used as a variation of the name Brianna, which is derived from the Irish name Brian, meaning 'noble' or 'strength'. In modern times, Brea has become a popular given name with a modern and unique sound.
Popularity of the Name Brea
The popularity for the name Brea peaked in popularity in the year 1993 with 268 births, which ranked number 1,398 out of 23,762 unique names for that year. Brea had the most female births in 1993 with 268, which ranked number 771 out of 15,799 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Brea has declined sharply over the last ten years from 145 births to 62 births, a decline of -57.24%. Among females, Brea has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 145 births to 62 births, a decline of -57.24%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brea
- 20 Year Trend of Brea: -44.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Brea: -57.24%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Brea: -57.24%
Popularity of Brea by State
Among females, Brea was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brea. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brea
- Total Births of Brea: 57 (-8.15%)
- Female Births of Brea: 57 (-8.15%)
Given the downward trend of Brea over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.15% decrease in total births, for a total of 57 births in 2024. For Females, births for Brea have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 57 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.15%.