Bree

Bree 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 71 girls in the United States.

Bree at a glance

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

About the name Bree

Bree 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, Bree first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #616 in 1977, and in 2024 71 babies received the name — 9,225 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bree in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#616 in 1977
Peak year
2010
Babies named Bree in 2024
71
Total since 1880
9,225

Bree in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#925 in 1998
Babies named Bree in 2025
15
Total since 1996
425

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bree mean?

The meaning of Bree 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 Bree a boy or girl name?

Bree is a girl name. In 2024, 71 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bree?

Bree comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bree?

Bree first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #616 in 1977, and 71 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].