girl's name
Brenita
bruh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 55
Brenita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1990 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1964, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Brenita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Brenita?
In 1990, Brenita was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Brenita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Brenita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Brenita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Brenita
- English bruh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Brenita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Brenita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Brenita
How popular is the name Brenita?
In 1990, Brenita was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Brenita a girl's or a boy's name?
Brenita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Brenita?
Brenita has 3 syllables.
When was Brenita most popular?
Brenita peaked in 1964, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.