Bret
boy name#4857 in 2025Bret entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #170 in 1959, ranks #4857 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
#4857
rank today
#170
peak (1959)
20
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4201 |
| 1940s | #2064 |
| 1950s | #803 |
| 1960s | #260 |
| 1970s | #334 |
| 1980s | #360 |
| 1990s | #518 |
| 2000s | #1131 |
| 2010s | #3100 |
| 2020s | #4622 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bret has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 26,500 people named Bret are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bret alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 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 ranks #4857 among US boy names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bret most popular?
- Bret peaked in 1959, reaching #170 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bret with classmates?
- Bret will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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