Brecken
How to say it: BREK-un · /ˈbrɛkən/
Derived from 'bracken', the English word for a type of fern common in moorland; also a variant of the Scottish place-name Brechin.
Brecken was the 1,069th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 159 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,392 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,069 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 159 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,852 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,392 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Brecken arrived within living memory and grew quickly to a high in the 2010s. Still near that high, it looks set to ease downward over the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants give its two beats an outdoorsy snap. Brooks shares that rugged style, and Breck works as a casual nickname.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brecken is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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