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Name Rank Total 

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1889

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#789

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

61

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Branch

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

Branch is a masculine given name borne by:Branch Rickey (1881–1965), American baseball executive Branch Rickey Jr. (1914–1961), American baseball executive Branch Rickey III, American baseball executive Branch Russell (1895–1959), American baseball player

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branch%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branch%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

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## The Story of Branch

American parents first put Branch on the record books as a baby boy name in 1889, with 7 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 92 Branchs were born — ranking #1,705 that year. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 38% of all recorded Branchs. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,902 among baby boy names with 28 births, falling sharply (-49%). In total, more than 1K Branchs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Branch

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

* Branche
* Brunch
* Bronch
* Branny
* [Bran](/bran)
* [Brant](/brant)
* [Brandt](/brandt)
* [Brach](/brach)
* Branched
* Banch
* [Brann](/brann)
* Branchy

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Branch

What does the name Branch mean?

Branch is a masculine given name borne by:Branch Rickey (1881–1965), American baseball executive Branch Rickey Jr. (1914–1961), American baseball executive Branch Rickey III, American baseball executive Branch Russell (1895–1959), American baseball player

How popular is Branch in 2026?

In 2026, Branch ranks #3,902 among boys' names in the U.S., with 28 babies given the name that year.

When was Branch most popular?

Branch reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #789 that year with 92 babies given the name.

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

Branch has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Virginia, Oregon. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Branch.

Is Branch a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Branch?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Branch include Florencio, Gray, Franz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦FlorencioPeak #789](/florencio)[👦GrayPeak #789](/gray)[👦FranzPeak #789](/franz)[👦OciePeak #790](/ocie)[👦HughesPeak #790](/hughes)[👦KenneyPeak #788](/kenney)[👦YoshioPeak #790](/yoshio)[👦DalvinPeak #790](/dalvin)

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## About the name Branch 

Branch is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1889 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Branch's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #789\. Use the chart and map above to compare Branch's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2018 → ](/year/2018)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "B" → ](/letter/b)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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