Breon is a unique and stylish given name of unknown origin, popularized by American author Ernest J. Gaines in his novel "A Lesson Before Dying." It has since become more widely recognized as a unisex name, often associated with individuals who possess an independent and distinctive spirit.
The name Breon experienced a significant increase in popularity from the mid-70s to the early 90s, peaking at 86 births in 1990. Since then, it has seen a steady decline, with only 25 births recorded in 2023. Over the entire period from 1966 to 2023, there were a total of 2410 babies named Breon.