Boy · #5,625 in 2026

Bransen

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

Current Rank

#5,625

Peak Rank

#2,240 (2017)

Total Babies

904

5-Yr Trend

-55%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#2240

Peak Rank

904

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bransen

Bransen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 59 Bransens were born — ranking #2,240 that year. As of 2026, Bransen ranks #5,625 for baby boys with 16 births, falling sharply (-55%). In total, more than 904 Bransens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Bransen

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bransen

What does the name Bransen mean?

Bransen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bransen in 2026?

In 2026, Bransen ranks #5,625 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Bransen most popular?

Bransen reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #2,240 that year with 59 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Bransen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bransen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bransen include Eward, Burris, Loys. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bransen

Bransen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 904 births in the dataset. Bransen's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #2,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Bransen'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.