Boy · #9,639 in 2026

Branten

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

Current Rank

#9,639

Peak Rank

#9,708 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2014

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#9708

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Branten

Branten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 7 Brantens were born — ranking #9,708 that year. As of 2026, Branten ranks #9,639 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Brantens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Branten

Phonetically similar names — useful when Branten 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 Branten

What does the name Branten mean?

Branten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Branten in 2026?

In 2026, Branten ranks #9,639 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Branten most popular?

Branten reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #9,708 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Branten a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Branten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Branten include Eleazer, Elli, Corvell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Branten

Branten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Branten's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #9,708. Use the chart and map above to compare Branten'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.