Will my child share the name Brett with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Brett per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Brett in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Brett becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Brett is declining: down 2,526 places since 2019, to #4,271 in 2024. It peaked at #159 in 1996.

Is Brett popular in the US as well as the UK?

Brett is more popular in the US (#923) than in the UK (#4271). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Brett a popular baby name in the United States?

Brett does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4271

Brett

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Brett is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Brett in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4271

US Rank #923

About the Name Brett

Brett has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2336 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #159 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Brett is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Brett in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #923, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.