unisex name
Breffni
BREF-nee (Irish)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 91
Breffni is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 56% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2019 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #779. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1972, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Breffni Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 3 |
How Popular Is Breffni?
In 2019, Breffni was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #779 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 Breffni
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Breffni Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Breffni over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Breffni
- Irish BREF-nee
Sibling Names for Breffni
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Breffni — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Breffni
Is Breffni a girl's or a boy's name?
Breffni is used for both girls and boys. About 56% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Breffni?
Breffni has 2 syllables.
When was Breffni most popular?
Breffni peaked in 1972, when 7 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.