Girl · #9,532 in 2026

Braeleigh

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

Current Rank

#9,532

Peak Rank

#3,914 (2016)

Total Babies

515

5-Yr Trend

-50%

2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3914

Peak Rank

515

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braeleigh

Braeleigh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2005, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 37 Braeleighs were born — ranking #3,993 that year. As of 2026, Braeleigh ranks #9,532 for baby girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-50%). In total, more than 515 Braeleighs 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+

No data

Names that sound like Braeleigh

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braeleigh

What does the name Braeleigh mean?

Braeleigh is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braeleigh in 2026?

In 2026, Braeleigh ranks #9,532 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Braeleigh most popular?

Braeleigh reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,914 that year with 37 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Braeleigh a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Braeleigh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braeleigh include Selenia, Tanea, Aryan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braeleigh

Braeleigh is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 515 births in the dataset. Braeleigh's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,914. Use the chart and map above to compare Braeleigh'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.