Bret
Meaning
a historical spelling of Brett, originally a surname meaning a Breton, that is, a person from Brittany
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Bret peaked in the 1960s.
When you meet Bret
People given the name Bret in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Bret deep dive
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