unisex name
Brecon
BREK-un (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 40
Brecon is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 15% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2015 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2017, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2000.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Brecon Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Brecon?
In 2022, Brecon was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Brecon Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Brecon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Brecon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Brecon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Brecon
- English BREK-un
Sibling Names for Brecon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Brecon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Brecon
How popular is the name Brecon?
In 2022, Brecon was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Brecon a girl's or a boy's name?
Brecon is used for both girls and boys. About 15% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Brecon?
Brecon has 2 syllables.
When was Brecon most popular?
Brecon peaked in 2017, when 5 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.