Strong, virtuous, and honorable
Breonna is a modern American variant of Brianna, the feminine form of the Irish name Brian. It is derived from the Old Celtic element 'bre', which signifies power, high status, and nobility.
Less common today
Breonna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #737 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Medical worker whose death became a catalyst for civil rights protests