Boy · #7,865 in 2026

Braeson

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

Current Rank

#7,865

Peak Rank

#3,809 (2020)

Total Babies

222

5-Yr Trend

-53%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#3809

Peak Rank

222

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braeson

Braeson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 27 Braesons were born — ranking #3,809 that year. As of 2026, Braeson ranks #7,865 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-53%). In total, more than 222 Braesons 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 Braeson

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

Brison
Brisson
Bresson
Bryson
Brycen
Brasen
Brassen
Brassin
Brazen
Berson
Brunson
Burleson

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braeson

What does the name Braeson mean?

Braeson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braeson in 2026?

In 2026, Braeson ranks #7,865 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Braeson most popular?

Braeson reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #3,809 that year with 27 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Braeson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Braeson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braeson include Duell, Cramer, Ronson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braeson

Braeson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 222 births in the dataset. Braeson's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #3,809. Use the chart and map above to compare Braeson'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.