Bree is a name of Irish origin and it means "strength" or "honor." The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and was traditionally given to both boys and girls. However, in recent years, Bree has become more commonly associated with female characters in popular culture, such as the witch in the television show Charmed. Despite this, the name is still considered unisex and can be used for either gender.
The name Bre has been given to a total of 461 babies in the United States over the past five decades, with the number of annual births fluctuating over time.
In the early 1970s, Bre was not a very popular name, with only 6 births recorded in 1972 and 8 births in 1973. However, there was a slight increase in popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with 9 births in both 1977 and 1981, and a peak of 12 births in 1979.
The name Bre continued to be given to babies at a relatively steady rate throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, with annual birth numbers ranging from 5 to 9. However, there was a significant increase in popularity in the mid-1990s, with 22 births recorded in 1994.
The late 1990s and early 2000s saw a decline in the number of babies named Bre, with annual birth numbers ranging from 8 to 13. However, there was another peak in popularity in 2006, with 31 births recorded that year.
More recently, the name Bre has been given to fewer babies each year, with only 5 births recorded in both 2015 and 2023. Overall, while Bre has not been one of the most popular names in the United States over the past five decades, it has maintained a steady presence among baby names.