Holding steady.
Popularity of Brean since 1977
Babies named Brean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 | 0 |
| 1980s | 60 | 5 |
| 1990s | 43 | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brean is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, with its peak year in 1979. It's a modern creation, likely a respelling of the classic Irish name Brian or an original invention. Over the decades, its usage has been stable but minimal, never reaching a level where a one-in-N figure or top state data exists. The name has not seen a resurgence and remains outside the mainstream, making it a truly distinctive choice.
Brean first appeared in the United States in 1977, with no clear etymological root. It may be a respelling of the Irish name Brian or a blend of fashionable sounds like 'Bree' and 'Ian'. Its usage has remained rare and stable, never breaking into widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Brean
Names that share Brean's style, for a brother or sister.
