Boy · #9,707 in 2026

Branly

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

Current Rank

#9,707

Peak Rank

#9,707 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2021

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#9707

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Branly

Branly first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 7 Branlys were born — ranking #9,707 that year. As of 2026, Branly ranks #9,707 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Branlys 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 Branly

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

Bramley
Brinley
Brownlee
Brownley
Bromley
Burnley
Brantley
Brale
Brimley
Brownlow
Braley
Brantly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Branly

What does the name Branly mean?

Branly is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Branly in 2026?

In 2026, Branly ranks #9,707 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Branly most popular?

Branly reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #9,707 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Branly a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Branly?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Branly include Munroe, Reiko, Luai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Branly

Branly is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Branly's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #9,707. Use the chart and map above to compare Branly'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.