Breton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Breton means 'from Brittany'.
Meaning of the Name Breton
Breton is a name of Celtic origin. It is derived from the word 'breizh', which means 'Brittany' in Breton language. Brittany is a region in northwestern France with strong Celtic heritage. The name Breton is often associated with the Breton people, who are known for their distinct culture, language, and traditions.
Popularity of the Name Breton
The popularity for the name Breton peaked in popularity in the year 1988 with 19 births, which ranked number 7,354 out of 20,435 unique names for that year. Breton had the most male births in 1988 with 19, which ranked number 2,859 out of 8,492 male names. The number of births for the name Breton has increased over the last ten years from 7 births to 8 births, an increase of 14.29%. Among males, Breton has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 8 births, an increase of 14.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Breton
- 20 Year Trend of Breton: 14.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Breton: 14.29%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Breton: 14.29%
Popularity of Breton by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Breton. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Breton in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Breton is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Breton
- Total Births of Breton: 8 (1.34%)
- Male Births of Breton: 8 (1.34%)
Given the upward trend of Breton over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.34% increase in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Breton have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.34%.