Breccan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Gaelic (Irish)
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Breccan means 'speckled' or 'variegated' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Breccan
Breccan is a Gaelic name originating from Ireland. It is derived from the word 'brecc' which means 'speckled' or 'variegated'. The name is associated with a legendary Irish warrior named Breccán, who was known for his bravery and strength. In Irish mythology, he is often depicted as a hero who fought against invaders and protected his people. Breccan is a unique and meaningful name with a strong historical and cultural significance.
Popularity of the Name Breccan
The popularity for the name Breccan peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 48 births, which ranked number 5,862 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Breccan had the most male births in 2014 with 48, which ranked number 2,538 out of 14,070 male names. The number of births for the name Breccan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 10 births, a decline of -41.18%. Among males, Breccan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 10 births, a decline of -41.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Breccan
- 10 Year Trend of Breccan: -41.18%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Breccan: -41.18%
Popularity of Breccan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Breccan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Breccan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Breccan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Breccan
- Total Births of Breccan: 9 (-5.17%)
- Male Births of Breccan: 9 (-5.17%)
Given the downward trend of Breccan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.17% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Breccan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.17%.