Bretney
girl nameBretney entered the US charts in 1985, peaked at #6955 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1985–2025
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rank today
#6955
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8038 |
| 1990s | #13352 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bretney are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bretney alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bretney in 2025?
- Bretney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bretney most popular?
- Bretney peaked in 1989, reaching #6955 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bretney with classmates?
- Bretney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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