girl's name
Bretney
BRET-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 44
Bretney is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 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 1989, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bretney Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Bretney?
In 1995, Bretney 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 Bretney
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bretney Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bretney over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bretney
- English BRET-nee
Sibling Names for Bretney
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bretney — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bretney
How popular is the name Bretney?
In 1995, Bretney 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 Bretney a girl's or a boy's name?
Bretney is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bretney?
Bretney has 2 syllables.
When was Bretney most popular?
Bretney peaked in 1989, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.