Bret
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
30,030 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1959 Peak Popularity Year
1,839 Peak Births

Bret Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Bret originates from Old French, meaning 'from Brittany'. It evolved from its roots through various historical forms such as Bretton and Breton. The name is associated with traits of warmth and approachability. It has no biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bret"

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Pronunciation

/brɛt/

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Origin

Old French and Middle English

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Etymology

The name Bret is derived from the Old French name 'Bret' meaning 'Breton' or 'from Brittany', reflecting a geographical origin.

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Meaning

from Brittany

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Language Evolution

Bret, Bretton, Breton

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, initially as a diminutive of the name 'Brett' and later as an independent name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Brett, Bretton

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Bret is viewed as a modern and straightforward name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.

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Famous People

Bret Hart, Bret Michaels, Bret Baier

📊 Bret Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Bret Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,839 peak births in 1959

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 49 US states, with strongest presence in Utah

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bret"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Bret"

"Bret" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 7545th of 7545 5
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4172nd of 6773 49
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 353rd of 7552 8,389
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 313th of 10718 10,017
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 401st of 16616 8,254
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1010th of 24088 2,746
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 3812th of 23106 338
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 12006th of 19264 28
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 7838th of 27321 144
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 16883rd of 35406 60

Regional Popularity of "Bret" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - 73.11%
1131st/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
12.39%
276th/2227
17.98%
437th/2430
18.72%
534th/2853
8.47%
235th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
7.76%
228th/2937
9.99%
348th/3483
13.70%
482nd/3518
6.06%
245th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
7.06%
260th/3685
9.68%
433rd/4475
9.76%
507th/5194
6.16%
389th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
16.17%
741st/4582
21.92%
1132nd/5164
17.12%
1252nd/7313
15.06%
1124th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 65.98%
4141st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Bret" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Bret"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Bret" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Bret" in the United States

The name Bret is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bret has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bret' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4172nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 353rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 313th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 401st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1010th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3812th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12006th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7838th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16883rd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Bret' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Bret name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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