At a glance
- In short
- Bre is a simple and elegant English name for girls, pronounced as bree (/bri/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#13,462)
- Babies in 2023
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,521 in 1994
- First recorded
- 1972
Meaning of Bre
Bre is a female name of English origin. The name has variations such as Bree and Bri. In the United States, Bre has been given to newborn girls since at least 1972. Although it has not consistently ranked high on the popularity charts, it has remained in use over the years. The name Bre carries a simple and elegant charm, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a short and sweet name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Bre
English
- Pronounced bree /bri/
Popularity of Bre in the U.S.
Bre was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #13,462 with 6 babies. It peaked at #4,521 in 1994. It first appears in the records in 1972.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1972–2023 43 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 13,462 | back (not recorded in 2016–2022) |
| 2015 | 6 | 14,482 | ▼ 3,527 |
| 2014 | 9 | 10,955 | ▼ 3,207 |
| 2013 | 15 | 7,748 | ▲ 1,963 |
| 2012 | 11 | 9,711 | ▼ 561 |
| 2011 | 12 | 9,150 | ▲ 2,096 |
| 2010 | 9 | 11,246 | ▲ 213 |
| 2009 | 9 | 11,459 | ▼ 4,660 |
| 2008 | 19 | 6,799 | ▲ 293 |
| 2007 | 18 | 7,092 | ▼ 2,516 |
| 2006 | 31 | 4,576 | ▲ 4,307 |
| 2005 | 12 | 8,883 | ▲ 2,741 |
| 2004 | 8 | 11,624 | ▼ 1,199 |
| 2003 | 9 | 10,425 | ▼ 943 |
| 2002 | 10 | 9,482 | ▼ 1,758 |
| 2001 | 13 | 7,724 | ▼ 144 |
| 2000 | 13 | 7,580 | ▼ 341 |
| 1999 | 13 | 7,239 | ▲ 1,345 |
| 1998 | 10 | 8,584 | ▼ 2,958 |
| 1997 | 17 | 5,626 | ▲ 145 |
| 1996 | 16 | 5,771 | ▲ 870 |
| 1995 | 13 | 6,641 | ▼ 2,120 |
| 1994 | 22 | 4,521 | ▲ 5,038 |
| 1993 | 8 | 9,559 | ▼ 825 |
| 1992 | 9 | 8,734 | ▼ 747 |
| 1991 | 10 | 7,987 | ▼ 1,522 |
| 1990 | 13 | 6,465 | ▲ 1,572 |
| 1989 | 9 | 8,037 | ▲ 3,761 |
| 1988 | 5 | 11,798 | ▼ 3,020 |
| 1987 | 7 | 8,778 | ▲ 2,134 |
| 1986 | 5 | 10,912 | ▼ 235 |
| 1985 | 5 | 10,677 | ▼ 3,279 |
| 1984 | 8 | 7,398 | ▲ 649 |
| 1983 | 7 | 8,047 | ▼ 1,159 |
| 1982 | 9 | 6,888 | ▼ 565 |
| 1981 | 10 | 6,323 | ▲ 1,095 |
| 1980 | 8 | 7,418 | ▼ 1,991 |
| 1979 | 12 | 5,427 | ▲ 2,222 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7,649 | ▼ 1,309 |
| 1977 | 9 | 6,340 | ▲ 2,944 |
| 1976 | 5 | 9,284 | back (not recorded in 1974–1975) |
| 1973 | 8 | 6,080 | ▲ 1,212 |
| 1972 | 6 | 7,292 | new |
Notable people named Bre
- Bre Scullark — Brittney "Bre" Scullark is an American former fashion model, yoga instructor, and third-place finisher on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5.