Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Braley

Braley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Berton Braley (1882–1966), American poet Bruce Braley, the Democratic Congressman for Iowa's first Congressional District Callum Braley, English rugby union player David Braley (1941–2020), Canadian sports tycoon and senator Scott Braley, leftist activist and regional organizer for the Michigan State University's chapter of the SDS

Current Rank
#15,243
Peak Rank
#5,542 (2011)
Total Babies
311
5-Yr Trend
-50%
1993
First Year
2024
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#5542
Peak Rank
311
Total Count
29
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Braley

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Braley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Berton Braley (1882–1966), American poet Bruce Braley, the Democratic Congressman for Iowa's first Congressional District Callum Braley, English rugby union player David Braley (1941–2020), Canadian sports tycoon and senator Scott Braley, leftist activist and regional organizer for the Michigan State University's chapter of the SDS

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The Story of Braley

Braley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1993, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 24 Braleys were born — ranking #5,542 that year. As of 2026, Braley ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-50%). In total, more than 311 Braleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Braley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braley 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Braley

What does the name Braley mean?
Braley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Berton Braley (1882–1966), American poet Bruce Braley, the Democratic Congressman for Iowa's first Congressional District Callum Braley, English rugby union player David Braley (1941–2020), Canadian sports tycoon and senator Scott Braley, leftist activist and regional organizer for the Michigan State University's chapter of the SDS
How popular is Braley in 2026?
In 2026, Braley ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Braley most popular?
Braley reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #5,542 that year with 24 babies given the name.
Is Braley a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Braley is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Braley?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braley include Tonantzin, Jesselin, Nethra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Braley

Braley is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 311 births in the dataset. Braley's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #5,542. Use the chart and map above to compare Braley'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.