Boy · #7,087 in 2026

Braelan

Name: Popularity of the name Braelan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Braelan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,087

Peak Rank

#6,435 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2010

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#6435

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braelan

Braelan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 13 Braelans were born — ranking #6,435 that year. As of 2026, Braelan ranks #7,087 for baby boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Braelans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Braelan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braelan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Brelan
Brolin
Bulen
Barrelling
Bringen
Brengen
Prolan
Berlin
Britian
Brawling
Brillant
Brillance

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braelan

What does the name Braelan mean?

Braelan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braelan in 2026?

In 2026, Braelan ranks #7,087 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Braelan most popular?

Braelan reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #6,435 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Braelan most popular?

Braelan has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braelan.

Is Braelan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Braelan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Braelan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braelan include Bradie, Denys, Tyke. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braelan

Braelan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Braelan's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #6,435. Use the chart and map above to compare Braelan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.