Bret is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4883 in 2025 with 20 recorded births. This places Bret in the top 35% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 350 births ranking #544. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 94.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 85,404 boys born was named Bret. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.