Brecken
US Popularity:2017
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Little freckled one
With a possible meaning of "little freckled one," Brecken is all sorts of adorable. It can be traced back to the Old Irish surname O'Breacáin, which comes from the term breac, for "freckled" or "speckled," and the diminutive suffix án. Brecken might also be a place name from Bracken, in Yorkshire, England, or Brechin in Scotland. Related to the Old English term bræcan, it was used to refer to land that could be used to grow crops. Whichever meaning you decide to embrace, Brecken is a name that's perfect for any little one with strong Celtic roots.
How Popular Is The Name Brecken?
U.S. Births
Overall:Brecken is currently #2017 in U.S. births
Boy:Brecken is currently #1045 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1045
in 2023
- 120
from 2022
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