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Breslin

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Pronounced BREZ-lin /ˈbrɛz.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname Breslin (O Breaslain), 'descendant of Breaslan,' a personal name sometimes linked to 'strife' or 'commotion.' A modern surname-name, used for girls and boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Irish surname-name: Breslin means 'descendant of Breaslan' (said 'BREZ-lin'). Modern and unisex - we note the surname route.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Breslin (O Breaslain), 'descendant of Breaslan,' a personal name sometimes linked to 'strife' or 'commotion.' A modern surname-name, used for girls and boys.
U.S. rank (2025)#15336 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520082025

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

Breslin is an Irish surname (O Breaslain), 'descendant of Breaslan,' a name sometimes tied to 'strife.' As a given name it reads modern and surname-style, used unisex - which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'BREZ-lin').

It appears only rarely, for both girls and boys. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Breslin comes from an Irish surname, 'descendant of Breaslan' - carried into first-name use in the modern surname-name trend, and used for both girls and boys, which we note (said 'BREZ-lin').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Breslin — Irish surname 'descendant of Breaslan'; unisex

Variations

BreslynBreslinnBresslin

Nicknames

BresLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Breslin mean?

Breslin is an Irish surname, 'descendant of Breaslan,' sometimes tied to 'strife'; now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Breslin?

It's said BREZ-lin /ˈbrɛz.lɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Breslin a boy or girl name?

Breslin is a surname-name used for both girls and boys - we note the unisex use.

How popular is Breslin?

Breslin is a rare name in the U.S.

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