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Breonna

girl name
Origin
Modern American
Syllables
3
Peak era
1990s/2010s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

a modern elaboration of Brianna/Breanna, feminine form of Brian, a Celtic name of disputed meaning, often glossed as high or noble

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1990s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Breonna peaked in the 1990s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Breonna

Most people given the name Breonna 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.

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The Breonna deep dive

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