An estimated 145,622 living Americans are named Brett.
How rare is Brett?
Brett is uncommon among babies today, with 133 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.2% from its 1986 peak.
How old is the typical Brett?
The median age of a living American named Brett is approximately 41 years, with most bearers falling between 32 and 53 years old.
Is Brett still popular?
No. Brett is endangered as a baby name, down 97.2% from its 1986 peak with 133 births in 2025.
Where is Brett most common?
Brett has its strongest geographic signal in Idaho, where it appears 5.3× more often than the national baseline.
1926Peak 19862025
Peak year
1986
Decline from peak
97.2%
2025
133
All-time
159,109
Diaspora map
Brett broke out in Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming (1958) and became over-represented in 36 states over 50 years.
Broke out: Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, 1958 · over-represented in 36 states over 50 years
