Unisex · #2,101 in 2026

Braylin

Current Rank
#2,101
Peak Rank
#915 (2011)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-37%
👧 Girl peak #1,807 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #915 (3K total)
👦As Boy Name
1988
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#915
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
39
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1995
First Year
2026
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#1807
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
32
Years Active

The Story of Braylin

As a girl name

Braylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 112 Braylins were born — ranking #1,807 that year. As of 2026, Braylin ranks #3,756 for girls with 40 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 2K Braylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Braylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1988, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 220 Braylins were born — ranking #915 that year. As of 2026, Braylin ranks #2,101 for boys with 71 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 3K Braylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Braylin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braylin 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 Braylin

What does the name Braylin mean?
Braylin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Braylin in 2026?
In 2026, Braylin ranks #2,101 among boys' names in the U.S., with 71 babies given the name that year.
When was Braylin most popular?
Braylin reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #915 that year with 220 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Braylin most popular?
Braylin has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braylin.
Is Braylin a unisex name?
Yes — Braylin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 34% of Braylins assigned female and 66% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Braylin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braylin include Ferrell, Alfie, Mikeal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braylin

Braylin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Braylin's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #915. Use the chart and map above to compare Braylin'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.