Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Brek since 1959
Babies named Brek per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Brek is a rare modern given name with uncertain origins, first recorded in the United States in 1959. It reached its highest recorded usage in 2013, but has been declining since. The name has never appeared in the top 1000 for any year, reflecting its low frequency. Its similarity to the Scottish surname Breck, meaning 'hill', may have influenced its adoption, but no direct link is established. Brek remains a distinctive, uncommon choice with no clear etymological root.
The name Brek first appeared in the United States in 1959, but its origins are unclear. It may be a modern coinage or a variant spelling of the Scottish surname Breck, which itself derives from a place name meaning 'hill'. However, there is no definitive evidence linking Brek to any traditional naming pattern.
Sibling names for Brek
Names that share Brek's style, for a brother or sister.
