Unisex · #8,947 in 2026

Bravery

Current Rank
#8,947
Peak Rank
#4,805 (2019)
Total Babies
141
5-Yr Trend
-29%
👧 Girl peak #10,146 (69 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,805 (141 total)
👦As Boy Name
2011
First Year
2024
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#4805
Peak Rank
141
Total Count
14
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2014
First Year
2024
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#10146
Peak Rank
69
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Bravery

As a girl name

Bravery first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 10 Braverys were born — ranking #10,146 that year. As of 2026, Bravery ranks #15,243 for girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 69 Braverys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Bravery first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 20 Braverys were born — ranking #4,805 that year. As of 2026, Bravery ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 141 Braverys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Bravery

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

  • Braver
  • Bravoure
  • Braveries
  • Bravely
  • Brewery
  • Brevard
  • Bravia
  • Briary
  • Briery
  • Bereaver
  • Bravi
  • Brevi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bravery

What does the name Bravery mean?
Bravery is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Bravery in 2026?
In 2026, Bravery ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Bravery most popular?
Bravery reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #4,805 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Bravery most popular?
Bravery has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bravery.
Is Bravery a unisex name?
Yes — Bravery is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 33% of Braverys assigned female and 67% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Bravery?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bravery include Jaimeson, Issachar, Naszir. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bravery

Bravery is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 141 births in the dataset. Bravery's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #4,805. Use the chart and map above to compare Bravery'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.