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Bree

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Pronounced BREE /ˈbɹi/Medium

Meaning: Hill, highMedium

In 30 seconds: Bree is an English name meaning 'hill, high,' a single bright syllable with an airy sound.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningHill, high
U.S. rank (2025)#2826 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,285

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019712025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bree is an English name with the meaning 'hill, high.' Spelled Brie or Bria, it keeps the same crisp, one-beat sound, while fuller forms like Briella and the Gabriela-related Gabrijela stretch it into longer, more elaborate names. It works well on its own or as a short form.

Canadian actress Bree Williamson, known for One Life to Live, carries the name. Its single open syllable gives it a fresh, modern lightness.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Bree is 'hill, high', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Bree — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BriaBrieBriellaGabrielaGabrijela

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Bree Williamson (1979–present)
    Canadian actress known for One Life to Live.

If you like Bree…

Bria— A close kin that adds a soft '-a' to the same Bree sound.
Briella— An expanded form that builds on the Bree opening.
Gabriela— A longer name linked to Bree through its variant Gabrijela.
Baylee— another English name
Brinlee— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bree mean?

Bree is usually explained as meaning 'hill, high' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Bree?

It's commonly said BREE /ˈbɹi/.

Is Bree a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Bree is used as a girl name.

How popular is Bree?

In 2024, Bree ranked #2505 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.

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