Breon
Boy name · #3532 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Breon? In official American birth records, Breon has been tracked continuously since 1966, giving it 59 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 32 baby boys were named Breon, placing it at #3532 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2966, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 56,250 boys born in 2025 was named Breon.
Babies named Breon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 59-year story
Breon first appears in the Social Security records in 1966, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 107 boys were named Breon — good for #1078 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Breon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Breon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Breon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Breon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Breon is most common
State-level data for Breon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Breon
Statistically, parents drawn to Breon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Denton, Deon, Travon, Brendon, and Davon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Breon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3513 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4321 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4112 |
| 2022 | 27 | #3995 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3121 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2759 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3259 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2893 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2532 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3681 |
| 2015 | 39 | #2966 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2705 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2763 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2678 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2232 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2144 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2050 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2237 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2337 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2832 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2433 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2376 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2620 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2372 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2277 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Breon?
In official American birth records, the name Breon first appeared in 1966 (over 59 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 59 years.
Is Breon a popular boy name?
Breon ranked #3532 among boys in 2025 with 32 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2966.
When was the name Breon most popular?
Breon peaked in 1994, when 107 American boys received the name (ranked #1078 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Breon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 56,250 newborn American boys was named Breon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.