Boy · #771 in 2026

Braylon

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

Current Rank

#771

Peak Rank

#218 (2009)

Total Babies

19K

5-Yr Trend

-27%

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#7742

Peak Rank

158

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braylon

Braylon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 1,695 Braylons were born — ranking #218 that year. As of 2026, Braylon ranks #771 for baby boys with 333 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 19K Braylons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Braylon

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

Brelan
Brolin
Balan
Baylen
Balen
Bailon
Balun
Braila
Prolan
Berlin
Brawling
Broiling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braylon

What does the name Braylon mean?

Braylon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braylon in 2026?

In 2026, Braylon ranks #771 among boys' names in the U.S., with 333 babies given the name that year.

When was Braylon most popular?

Braylon reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #218 that year with 1,695 babies given the name.

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

Braylon has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braylon.

Is Braylon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Braylon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braylon include Alberto, Ismael, Rickie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braylon

Braylon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 19K births in the dataset. Braylon's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #218. Use the chart and map above to compare Braylon'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.