Brea

Brea is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 51 girls in the United States.

Brea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Brea

Brea belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Brea first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #771 in 1993, and in 2024 51 babies received the name — 5,684 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brea in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#771 in 1993
Peak year
1993
Babies named Brea in 2024
51
Total since 1880
5,684

Brea in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2042 in 2020
Babies named Brea in 2025
7
Total since 1996
173

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brea mean?

The meaning of Brea is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Brea a boy or girl name?

Brea is a girl name. In 2024, 51 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brea?

Brea comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brea?

Brea first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #771 in 1993, and 51 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].