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Brett

Brett is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Brett?

Recorded births named Brett by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	162,513 births
England & Wales since 1996	1,526 births
Ireland since 1964	3 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Brett's popularity over time

Babies named Brett per year — United States (1926–2025). United States peaked in 1986 (4,904/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (214/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1991 (3/yr).

When was Brett popular?

Brett reached its peak in 1986, when it was the #131 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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