girl's name
Brettany
BRET-uh-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 133
Brettany is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 8 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 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1985.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Brettany Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 72 |
How Popular Is Brettany?
In 1997, Brettany was given to 8 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 Brettany
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Brettany Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Brettany over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Brettany
- English BRET-uh-nee
Sibling Names for Brettany
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Brettany — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Brettany
How popular is the name Brettany?
In 1997, Brettany was given to 8 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 Brettany a girl's or a boy's name?
Brettany is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Brettany?
Brettany has 3 syllables.
When was Brettany most popular?
Brettany peaked in 1989, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.