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The baby name Bree is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /briː/ (BREE).

Bree is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: /briː/ (BREE)

What is the meaning of the name Bree ?

The baby name Bree is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /briː/ (BREE).

Bree is Irish in Origin.

Bree is an English short form of several Irish-rooted names - Brigid/Bridget and the modern Brianna/Brianne. These trace to Old Irish Brígh/Bríg and the theonym Bríg/Brigid, yielding meanings such as "strength, vigor," and "exalted, high." As a standalone given name, Bree also aligns with an Irish place-name element brí meaning "hill," and overlaps with the Dutch/Belgian place and surname Bree, though these are secondary influences.

In use in the Anglophone world since mid-20th century, Bree saw visibility via Jane Fonda’s character Bree Daniels in Klute (1971) and the TV character Bree Van de Kamp in the 2000s, boosting its U.S. popularity. Common variants and pet forms include Brie, Bri, and Bre; longer related names are Brigid, Bridget, Brigitte, Brianna, and Brianne. Overall, Bree conveys a crisp, modern feel while carrying the venerable Irish sense of strength and exalted stature.

Bree has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bree

Bree Olson Actor · Born 1986 · United States Bree Olson is best known for her work in the adult film industry. Born in 1986 in the United States, she gained significant attention during her career in the late 2000s. After retiring from adult films, she has appeared in mainstream media and spoken out on various issues related to her past work. Bree Turner Actor · Born 1977 · United States Bree Turner is an American actress best known for her role as Rosalee Calvert on the TV series Grimm. She has also appeared in films like The Ugly Truth and Just My Luck. Born in 1977, she has had a successful career in both television and film.

Bree – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
JM Girls 0 #247 13 7,507
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
Canada Girls 2024 #260 26 2,795
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CN Girls 0 #328 22 8,829
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PH Girls 0 #372 19 13,098
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
RU Girls 0 #516 8 11,913
CR Girls 0 #521 12 11,342
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
SG Girls 0 #573 14 18,916
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
NG Girls 0 #775 12 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #829 10 4,949
United States Girls 2024 #846 71 8,487
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
ZA Girls 0 #1,051 91 25,928
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,097 15 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,134 50 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,138 41 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,409 38 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Bree is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
AE

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People also ask about Bree

Bree is predominantly a girl's name.
Bree is a one syllable name, pronounced /briː/ (BREE).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Brie, Bri, Bre, Breigh and Breea.
Yes, very popular — Bree ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Bree ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Bree's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #273 in 2014 to #260 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Bree are in our database, including Bree Olson (Actor), Bree Turner (Actor).