girl's name
Breeda
BREE-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 130
Breeda is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #423. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1973, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Breeda Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 82 |
| 1980s | 20 |
How Popular Is Breeda?
In 1986, Breeda was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #423 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Irish figures withhold 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. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Breeda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Breeda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Breeda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Breeda
- English BREE-duh
Sibling Names for Breeda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Breeda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Breeda
Is Breeda a girl's or a boy's name?
Breeda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Breeda?
Breeda has 2 syllables.
When was Breeda most popular?
Breeda peaked in 1973, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.