girl's name
Breta
BRET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 124
Breta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1976 it was given to 5 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 1970, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1890.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Breta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 24 |
How Popular Is Breta?
In 1976, Breta was given to 5 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 Breta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Breta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Breta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Breta
- English BRET-uh
Sibling Names for Breta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Breta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Breta
How popular is the name Breta?
In 1976, Breta was given to 5 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 Breta a girl's or a boy's name?
Breta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Breta?
Breta has 2 syllables.
When was Breta most popular?
Breta peaked in 1970, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.