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How Many People Are Named Brett?
Estimated people named Brett living in the U.S. today
150,596
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 162,372
- Peak year: 1986 (4,906 births)
- Estimated living today: 150,596
Brett by age group — who carries the name today?
Brett popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Brett
Brett has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 162,372 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 150,596 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,270 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Bretts you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Brett in the US?
An estimated 150,596 people named Brett are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Brett uncommon — about 1 in 2,270 Americans.
Is Brett a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Brett is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Brett most popular?
Brett peaked in 1986, when 4,906 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Brett?
Brett ranks #355 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).