How Many People Are Named Brees?

Complete statistics for the name Brees: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Brees
Very Rare
American

Brees is a very rare name, with only 251 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,314,326 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 253 bearers under 30 years old.

~895
Living in US
1 in 370,334
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Brees might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

295
Worldwide Bearers
#1,525,482
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
32
🇺🇸 United States
251
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇾🇪 Yemen
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
213 (85%)
♀ Female
38 (15%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
253
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 253 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Brees Through the Generations

Brees saw its peak popularity in 2019 with 36 births, marking a significant rise in usage. The average age of those named Brees is just 9, indicating that it's a name predominantly given to younger generations. With all 253 individuals under 30, Brees stands out as a name embraced by modern parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 35
Texas 6

✨ Similar Names to Brees

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brees's American roots

📄 About the Name Brees

How Many People Have the Name Brees?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 895 people in the United States currently share the name Brees. That works out to roughly 1 in every 370,334 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brees a Common or Rare Name?

Brees is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Brees Mean?

Brees means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Brees in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female.

When Was Brees Most Popular?

The name Brees reached peak popularity in 2019, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Brees?

Approximately 895 people named Brees live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 895. That works out to roughly 1 in 370,334 Americans.

Is Brees a rare name?

Brees is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 370,334 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brees mean?

Brees means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Brees more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Brees are male and 15% are female.

When was Brees most popular?

Brees peaked in 2019 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US895
All-Time Births895
1 in X1 in 370,334
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2019
World Rank#1,525,482
Male %85%
Female %15%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.