Brett Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Brett means 'bright' or 'famous'.
Meaning of the Name Brett
Brett is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'brite,' which means 'bright' or 'famous'. The name is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, charm, and leadership. It has been used as both a given name and a surname. Brett is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has a timeless quality.
Popularity of the Name Brett
The popularity for the name Brett peaked in popularity in the year 1986 with 4,731 births, which ranked number 132 out of 18,800 unique names for that year. Brett had the most female births in 1986 with 175, which ranked number 917 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1986 with 4,731, which ranked number 69 out of 7,828 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Brett has declined sharply over the last ten years from 446 births to 237 births, a decline of -46.86%. Among males, Brett has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 427 births to 216 births, a decline of -49.41%. Among females, Brett has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 21 births, an increase of 10.53%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brett
- 20 Year Trend of Brett: -87.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Brett: -46.86%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Brett: -49.41%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Brett: 10.53%
Popularity of Brett by State
For males, Brett was most popular in Southeastern states with 59 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 18 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brett. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 6 | 482 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 12 | 1464 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 9 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 5 | 566 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 5 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 9 | 536 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 7 | 656 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 6 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 5 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 13 | 683 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 12 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 10 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 8 | 567 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brett
- Total Births of Brett: 222 (-6.13%)
- Male Births of Brett: 202 (-6.59%)
- Female Births of Brett: 21 (1.01%)
Given the downward trend of Brett over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 222 births in 2024. Male births for Brett have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 202 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.59%. For Females, births for Brett have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 21 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.01%.