Bree
b-ree
US Popularity:3685
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Noble; Power
Bree is a girl’s name of Irish origin and comes from the traditional Irish names Bríghe and Brigid. Meaning “noble” and “power,” this regal name has deep roots and entices parents with its simple style and captivating connotations. In Ireland, Bríghe was the Celtic goddess of healing, poetry, childbirth, and blacksmithing—there are still monuments and healing wells that stand in her honor today. However, the name took on a new life when Saint Brigid, a patron saint of Ireland, entered the scene. A powerful and noble lady, she is highly regarded on the green isle with an annual feast day and traditional rush-woven crosses. One folk tale even claims that the pagan goddess was kidnapped by Christians and transformed into St. Brigid, keeping the enduring influence of both women alive. Today, Bree is a modern and fresh take on this longstanding baby name, evoking the rich history of its past while embracing the future.
Bree Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Bree is currently #1640 on The Bump
Girl:Bree is currently #733 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Bree is currently #3685 in U.S. births
Girl:Bree is currently #1325 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3685
in 2022
- 564
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Bree
WordSense, Breanna
WordSense, Brian
Behind the Name, Bree, April 2021
Behind the Name, Brígh, January 2022
Name Doctor, Bree(1)
Britannica, St. Brigid of Ireland
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