NAME PROFILE
Brett
Brett is a masculine name of Old English origin meaning 'from Britain' or 'the British one.' It embodies qualities of strength, determination, and a love for adventure, reflecting a person who is both reliable and charismatic.
Key Stats
| Total births | 162,513 |
| Gender | Male (96% / 4%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1940 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%NY — 21%TX — 20%PA — 18%OH — 17%
Notable People
Brett Favre (NFL quarterback, Super Bowl champion) · Brett Kavanaugh (U.S. Supreme Court Justice) · Brett Dalton (Actor, *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.*) · Brett Gardner (MLB player, New York Yankees) · Brett Lee (Australian cricketer and musician)
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