How Many People Are Named Bret?

30,030

people in the United States are named Bret

1 in 11,155 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1484

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0090%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

1,839 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BRET
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Variant of BRETT.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.8%
Male
99.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 47.9 years old

Young (<30) 4,341
14.5%
Adult (30–60) 18,033
60%
Senior (>60) 7,656
25.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1926 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,880
Ohio 1,825
Illinois 1,545
Texas 1,532
Pennsylvania 1,210
Michigan 1,198
Indiana 1,158
New York 1,041
Utah 970
Iowa 963

💡 Fun Facts About "Bret"

  • 21 babies were named Bret in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1926
  • Most popular in California

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