Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Brena since 1950
Babies named Brena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 170 |
| 2000s | 226 |
| 2010s | 155 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Brena is a rare and modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1950. It has never reached the top 1,000 baby names, and its usage peaked modestly in 2007. Since then, it has been on a declining trajectory, with no recorded births in the latest years. The name's origin is unclear, but it is likely a creative variation of Brenda or a shortened form of Sabrina, fitting the trend of short, vowel-ending names popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. With no strong historical or cultural ties, Brena remains an obscure choice with limited geographic spread.
Brena appears to be a modern coinage, likely a variant of Brenda (a short form of Brendan) or a clipped form of Sabrina. Its usage peaked in 2007 but has since declined, fitting a pattern of contemporary invented names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bree
Variants: Brenna
Sibling names for Brena
Names that share Brena's style, for a brother or sister.
