Brea
Meaning
short form of Breanna; also the California place name Brea
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Brea peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Brea
Most people given the name Brea in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Brea deep dive
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