How Many People Are Named Brett?

162,372

people in the United States are named Brett

1 in 2,063 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#464

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0485%

Of US population

Peak Year

1986

4,906 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BRET
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a Middle English surname meaning "a Breton", referring to an inhabitant of Brittany. A famous bearer is the American football quarterback Brett Favre (1969-).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
2.1%
Male
97.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 41.0 years old

Young (<30) 40,174
24.7%
Adult (30–60) 104,651
64.5%
Senior (>60) 17,547
10.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1926 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 16,361
Illinois 9,097
New York 9,042
Pennsylvania 8,426
Ohio 8,310
Texas 7,948
Michigan 7,340
Florida 5,970
Missouri 4,952
Wisconsin 4,940

💡 Fun Facts About "Brett"

  • 220 babies were named Brett in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1986
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1926
  • Most popular in California

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