Breck Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Breck is a Scottish name that means 'hill' or 'slope', originating from the landscape of Scotland. The name has evolved from Old English 'bræc' to its modern form. It carries connotations of nature and strength, with no biblical relevance. The name gained traction in the 19th century and is currently viewed as distinctive and robust.
The name Breck is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Breck has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Breck' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1676th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1913th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2946th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2764th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2003rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9044th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7931st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9547th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12951st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Breck' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Breck"
Pronunciation
/brɛk/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
Breck is derived from the Scottish word 'breck', which means 'a hillside' or 'a slope'. It is often associated with the landscape of Scotland.
Meaning
hill, slope
Language Evolution
Old English: bræc, Middle English: breck, Modern English: Breck
Historical Usage
Breck gained popularity as a name in Scotland during the 19th century, often used as a surname before transitioning into a first name.
Variants & Derivatives
Breckin, Breckon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Breck is perceived as a unique and strong name, often associated with nature and rugged landscapes.
Famous People
Breckin Meyer - American actor and producer, Breck Eisner - American director and producer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Breck"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Breck"
"Breck" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1676th of 7552 | 415 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1913th of 10718 | 366 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2946th of 16616 | 318 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2764th of 24088 | 616 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2003rd of 23106 | 887 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9044th of 19264 | 58 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7931st of 27321 | 141 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9547th of 35406 | 170 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12951st of 30306 | 75 |
Regional Popularity of "Breck" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
70.66% 2016th/2853 |
46.88% 1301st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.21% 1934th/4582 |
- |
39.59% 2895th/7313 |
45.34% 3384th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.29% 1605th/3984 |
- |
28.42% 1939th/6822 |
33.01% 2072nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Breck" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Breck"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Breck" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.