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Breon

Boy

Meaning of Breon: Irish: 'noble'

Breon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3422nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#3422

32 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,757

First recorded 1966 · peak 1994

Trend

falling

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 21 babies1982: 32 babies1983: 38 babies1984: 51 babies1985: 46 babies1986: 51 babies1987: 57 babies1988: 71 babies1989: 95 babies1990: 98 babies19901991: 107 babies1992: 111 babies1993: 94 babies1994: 119 babies1995: 101 babies1996: 81 babies1997: 99 babies1998: 68 babies1999: 72 babies2000: 58 babies20002001: 55 babies2002: 50 babies2003: 43 babies2004: 53 babies2005: 47 babies2006: 45 babies2007: 55 babies2008: 64 babies2009: 74 babies2010: 62 babies20102011: 58 babies2012: 52 babies2013: 42 babies2014: 49 babies2015: 39 babies2016: 29 babies2017: 50 babies2018: 41 babies2019: 35 babies2020: 44 babies20202021: 38 babies2022: 27 babies2023: 26 babies2024: 24 babies2025: 32 babies
US babies named Breon per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 119.

Gender split

90% boys · 10% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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