gender neutral
Brett
from Brittany, a Breton
About Brett
Clean, crisp, and immediately recognizable, this single-syllable name delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss or complication. Brett has a straightforward, no-nonsense quality that suggests someone practical and grounded, comfortable in their own skin. The name's brevity makes it versatile for pairing with longer middle or family names, creating balanced combinations. Its strong consonant cluster at the end provides definition and finality, giving the name solid presence despite its short length. Brett feels inherently casual and approachable, the kind of name that fits equally well on a playground and in a boardroom. The name has maintained steady usage without becoming overly common, occupying that sweet spot between familiar and predictable. Parents choosing Brett often appreciate classic simplicity, avoiding complicated spellings or exotic sounds for something reliably straightforward. The name's athletic associations suggest physical capability and active lifestyle, though it certainly doesn't limit identity to these qualities. Brett ages beautifully, never seeming too childish or too mature for any life stage.
Popularity of the Name Brett
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | #969 | #159 | |||
| 1947 | #706 | #152 | |||
| 1948 | #563 | #154 | |||
| 1949 | #568 | #151 | |||
| 1950 | #448 | #129 | |||
| 1951 | #451 | #113 | |||
| 1952 | #444 | #113 | |||
| 1953 | #436 | #90 | |||
| 1954 | #341 | #92 | |||
| 1955 | #340 | #93 | |||
| 1956 | #375 | #97 | |||
| 1957 | #293 | #72 | |||
| 1958 | #155 | #68 | |||
| 1959 | #154 | #70 | |||
| 1960 | #151 | #56 | |||
| 1961 | #159 | #56 | |||
| 1962 | #141 | #43 | |||
| 1963 | #129 | #39 | |||
| 1964 | #129 | #33 | |||
| 1965 | #132 | #27 | |||
| 1966 | #118 | #30 | |||
| 1967 | #111 | #21 | |||
| 1968 | #105 | #27 | |||
| 1969 | #94 | #32 | |||
| 1970 | #99 | #40 | |||
| 1971 | #90 | #39 | |||
| 1972 | #80 | #40 | |||
| 1973 | #88 | #54 | |||
| 1974 | #95 | #58 | |||
| 1975 | #92 | #64 | |||
| 1976 | #109 | #61 | |||
| 1977 | #109 | #77 | |||
| 1978 | #112 | #57 | |||
| 1979 | #98 | #67 | |||
| 1980 | #96 | #66 | |||
| 1981 | #79 | #56 | |||
| 1982 | #72 | #75 | |||
| 1983 | #73 | #51 | |||
| 1984 | #72 | #53 | |||
| 1985 | #70 | #62 | |||
| 1986 | #69 | #77 | |||
| 1987 | #71 | #92 | |||
| 1988 | #73 | #91 | |||
| 1989 | #81 | #81 | |||
| 1990 | #84 | #115 | |||
| 1991 | #88 | #96 | #334 | #68 | |
| 1992 | #97 | #122 | #63 | ||
| 1993 | #102 | #163 | #64 | ||
| 1994 | #107 | #196 | #66 | ||
| 1995 | #106 | #133 | #63 | ||
| 1996 | #110 | #138 | #70 | ||
| 1997 | #116 | #195 | #177 | #77 | |
| 1998 | #133 | #224 | #261 | #91 | |
| 1999 | #137 | #226 | #252 | #84 | |
| 2000 | #163 | #251 | #99 | ||
| 2001 | #188 | #337 | #132 | ||
| 2002 | #198 | #283 | #150 | ||
| 2003 | #217 | #338 | #145 | ||
| 2004 | #222 | #419 | #176 | ||
| 2005 | #243 | #439 | #204 | ||
| 2006 | #304 | #558 | #226 | ||
| 2007 | #333 | #615 | #297 | ||
| 2008 | #311 | #769 | #355 | ||
| 2009 | #392 | #354 | |||
| 2010 | #389 | #394 | |||
| 2011 | #509 | #452 | |||
| 2012 | #596 | #461 | |||
| 2013 | #669 | #580 | |||
| 2014 | #664 | #513 | |||
| 2015 | #745 | #646 | |||
| 2016 | #733 | #612 | |||
| 2017 | #748 | #739 | |||
| 2018 | #788 | #609 | |||
| 2019 | #820 | #842 | |||
| 2020 | #925 | ||||
| 2022 | #879 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Brett
Names Similar to Brett
Nicknames for Brett
- Bret
- Bretty
Famous People Named Brett
| Brett Favre | Hall of Fame NFL quarterback |
| Brett Hull | Former professional ice hockey player |
| Brett Gardner | MLB baseball player |
| Brett Anderson | Musician, lead vocalist of Suede |
| Brett Dalton | Actor known for his role in "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" |
| Brett Gelman | Actor and comedian |
| Brett Cullen | Actor seen in various TV shows and movies |
| Brett Dier | Canadian actor known for "Jane the Virgin" |
| Brett Somers | Canadian-American actress and game show panelist |
| Brett Ratner | Film director and producer |
| Brett Halsey | American actor from the 1960s and '70s |
| Brett Tucker | Actor and singer from "The Saddle Club" |
| Brett Butler | Comedian and actress |
| Brett Chukerman | Actor and producer |
| Brett Gurewitz | Musician from the band Bad Religion |
| Brett McKay | Co-founder of The Art of Manliness website |
| Brett Wilson | Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist |
| Brett Dennen | Folk-pop singer-songwriter |
| Brett Claywell | Actor known for "One Tree Hill" |
Characters Named Brett
| Brett Maverick | From the TV series "Maverick" |
| Brett Sinclair | From the TV series "The Persuaders!" |
| Brett Ridgeman | Character from the movie "Dragged Across Concrete" |
| Brett O'Keefe | From the TV series "Homeland" |
| Brett Gerson | Character from the movie "Juno" |
| Brett Blackmore | From the movie "Growing Op" |
| Brett Shelby | Character from the TV series "The Mentalist" |
| Brett Anderson | From the movie "Jawbreaker" |
| Brett Sampson | Character from the movie "Camp Nowhere" |
| Brett Ingram | From the TV series "The New Adventures of Old Christine" |
| Brett Bunsen | Character from the movie "Good Burger" |
| Brett Michaels | From the TV series "Reba" |
| Brett Curtis | Character from the movie "Death Proof" |