Brecken
18% girls · 82% boys
About Brecken
Brecken is a fresh, distinctively Irish alternative to similar-sounding (and much more popular) Beckett or Beckham. While Brecken is a spelling variation of the original Breccan, it's the most popular form of the name. By whatever spelling, it's a name we'll likely see rise in popularity.
Brecken for boys#1252 US
Spelled Breckin, it's the given name of actor Meyer, known for Road Trip and Rat Race.
Brecken for girls#4188 US
The Irish Brecken is traditionally masculine, but has potential to cross over to the girls' side as Riley, Kennedy, Reagan, and many others have before.
Pronounced BREK-uhn.
As of October 2026, Brecken ranked #1252 for boys and #4188 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #712 for boys in 2017 and #3846 for girls in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #769 | 304 | #4,370 | 33 |
| 2015 | #730 | 335 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #735 | 332 | #4,546 | 31 |
| 2017 | #712 | 343 | #4,409 | 32 |
| 2018 | #740 | 322 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #791 | 292 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #796 | 291 | #3,846 | 37 |
| 2021 | #927 | 244 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #928 | 249 | #4,603 | 30 |
| 2023 | #1,047 | 208 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,128 | 187 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,252 | 159 | #4,188 | 34 |
World rankings
Brecken for boys
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