Declining since 2020, #2,991 for boys today.
Popularity of Breck since 1945
Babies named Breck per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 32 |
| 1950s | 0 | 219 |
| 1960s | 0 | 314 |
| 1970s | 49 | 209 |
| 1980s | 97 | 191 |
| 1990s | 88 | 180 |
| 2000s | 117 | 366 |
| 2010s | 53 | 735 |
| 2020s | 40 | 402 |
Meaning & origin
The name Breck, first recorded in the United States in 1945, saw its peak popularity in 2020. In 2025, it ranked 2991st, occurring in about 1 in 41660 births. Its trajectory has been falling since 2020. The name has been most common in Minnesota and Texas. Breck likely originated as a variant of the surname Brock, meaning 'badger', or as a short form of Breckinridge. It remains a rare but consistent choice for modern parents seeking a short, strong name.
Breck likely emerged as a variant of the English surname Brock, which itself derives from Old English 'broc' meaning 'badger'. Alternatively, it may be a shortened form of Breckinridge, a Scottish surname meaning 'ridge of the speckled land'. Its use as a given name is a modern development, primarily in the United States.
Where Breck is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Brek
Sibling names for Breck
Names that share Breck's style, for a brother or sister.
