How Many People Are Named Brekken?

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

Brekken
Very Rare
Scandinavian

Brekken is a very rare name, with only 493 people alive in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 668,713. It peaked in 2016 with 40 births and is still rising, mostly among young folks under 30.

~353
Living in US
1 in 938,950
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Slope or hillside
🌐
Origin
Scandinavian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Independent Adventurous Strong-willed
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and social energy. People connected to this number tend to be communicative, optimistic, and drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

503
Worldwide Bearers
#3,684,242
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
493

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
472 (96%)
♀ Female
22 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
498
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 498 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Brekken Through the Generations

Brekken has a unique story, emerging as a modern name in recent years. With just 498 total births and 493 living individuals, it's incredibly rare, especially considering its peak in 2016 when 40 babies were named Brekken. This rapid rise is striking, given the small number of living bearers. The fact that almost everyone named Brekken is under 30 makes it a truly contemporary name, reflecting a generational shift rather than a widespread tradition. The gap between all-time births and current living bearers is significant, highlighting its recent introduction into mainstream naming practices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 84
North Dakota 15
Utah 5

✨ Similar Names to Brekken

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brekken's Scandinavian roots

📄 About the Name Brekken

How Many People Have the Name Brekken?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 353 people in the United States currently share the name Brekken. That works out to roughly 1 in every 938,950 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brekken a Common or Rare Name?

Brekken 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 Brekken Mean?

Brekken means "Slope or hillside" and comes from Scandinavian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Brekken in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.

When Was Brekken Most Popular?

The name Brekken reached peak popularity in 2016, with 40 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 Brekken?

Approximately 353 people named Brekken live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 353. That works out to roughly 1 in 938,950 Americans.

Is Brekken a rare name?

Brekken is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 938,950 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brekken mean?

Brekken means "Slope or hillside" and comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Brekken more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Brekken are male and 4% are female.

When was Brekken most popular?

Brekken peaked in 2016 with 40 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 US353
All-Time Births353
1 in X1 in 938,950
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2016
World Rank#3,684,242
Male %96%
Female %4%

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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.