Bree
Meaning
Anglicized form of Brígh, Old Irish bríg, "might, power"; also a short form of Brianna and other Bri- names
The formal names behind Bree
Bree is an established short form of this name.
Brianna · Irish origin · noble, strong
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Bree peaked in the 2010s.
When you meet Bree
Most people given the name Bree 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 Bree deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Bree truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Bree fits with your family’s names and surname.
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