Bret
girl nameBret entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #5016 in 1994, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#5016
peak (1994)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7016 |
| 1970s | #7347 |
| 1980s | #7841 |
| 1990s | #8795 |
| 2000s | #12467 |
| 2010s | #14824 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Bret are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bret alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bret in 2025?
- Bret is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bret most popular?
- Bret peaked in 1994, reaching #5016 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bret with classmates?
- Bret will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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