Breton

“of Brittany or a native of Brittany.”

Breton-speaking regions origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#9092US 2022

8Births / yr

↑Rising

435All-time births

📅 Since 195900

What does Breton mean and where does it come from?

Breton is derived from the French word for 'Breton', which refers to someone from Brittany, a region in northwest France. The name evokes a strong sense of regional identity, as Brittany has its own distinct cultural and linguistic characteristics. Historically, the term has been used to denote thos

Cultural significance

Breton has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Breton-speaking regions-speaking communities, where it reflects values of of brittany or a native of brittany..

Peak popularity

Reached #2671 in 1963 — currently #9092 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Breton?

Breton works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Breton Grace

How popular is Breton right now?

Rising fast — up 771 spots — currently #9092 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1960–2022#9092 · Top 6.7%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#9092	8	▲ up 771 · +14% births
2021	#9863	7	▲ up 897 · +17% births
2020	#10760	6	▼ down 2574 · -33% births
2015	#8186	9	▼ down 381
2005	#7805	9	▲ up 1600 · +50% births
2000	#9405	6	▼ down 4493 · -50% births
1995	#4912	12	▼ down 394
1990	#4518	12	▼ down 1000 · -8% births
1985	#3518	13	▲ up 1694 · +86% births
1980	#5212	7	▼ down 1069 · -12% births
1975	#4143	8	▲ up 405 · +33% births
1970	#4548	6	▼ down 20 · +20% births
1960	#4528	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Breton

Best Year1985Rank #3518

Peak Count13

Average Rank#6653

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1960 - 202213 years

The story of Breton

Breton entered American naming records in 1959 and has been in use for over 65 years. With 435 total births recorded, Breton remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4528 in 1960, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9092 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Breton in 1963:

Michael John David James Robert

Breton by decade

Breton peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →

Decade	Births
1950s	8
1960s	61
1970s	51
1980s ★	118
1990s	90
2000s	54
2010s	47
2020s	6

💎Breton has only 435 total recorded births since 1959 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Breton?

Common

BreBretBretieBretyEton

What names sound and feel like Breton?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Breton also consider these

Brenton

English · Old English

Breyton

American · from the Burh

Bretton

France · from Brittany

Treton

American · Settlement near a

Briton

American · British

Bruton

Celtic · A Celtic name

Bryton

American · From the Briar

Braeton

American · Braid town or

Common questions about the name Breton

What does the name Breton mean?

Breton means "of Brittany or a native of Brittany." — a name rooted in Breton-speaking regions tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Breton?

Breton is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Breton have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Breton?

Breton originates from Breton-speaking regions tradition. Breton-speaking regions names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Breton trending right now?

Breton is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Breton a common or rare name?

Breton is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.