Bren
Pronunciation: [ br-EHN ]
Bren is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,617 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Bren first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 174 babies have been named Bren in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bren is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,617 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,617
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Bren
Bren is a girl name .
Is Bren a boy or girl name? Bren is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,617 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,916. Bren is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bren is currently ranked #33,617 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Bren include Brenda, Breanna, Brenna, Bree, Brea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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