NAME PROFILE
Bret
Bret is a Celtic name meaning 'from Brittany.' it carries a sense of steady reliability and approachable charm, suggesting someone who is balanced, practical, and dependable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 30,051 |
| Gender | Male (88% / 12%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1943 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%TX — 20%PA — 19%OH — 19%MI — 18%
Notable People
Bret Easton Ellis (Author) · Bret Hart (Wrestler) · Bret Michaels (Singer) · Bret Stephens (Journalist) · Bret Bielema (Coach)
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