Boy · #6,791 in 2026

Braysen

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

Current Rank

#6,791

Peak Rank

#2,551 (2012)

Total Babies

635

5-Yr Trend

-47%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#2551

Peak Rank

635

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braysen

Braysen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 48 Braysens were born — ranking #2,551 that year. As of 2026, Braysen ranks #6,791 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-47%). In total, more than 635 Braysens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Braysen

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

Brazen
Bryson
Brycen
Brison
Brasen
Brisson
Bresson
Brassen
Bracing
Brassin
Basin
Berson

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braysen

What does the name Braysen mean?

Braysen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braysen in 2026?

In 2026, Braysen ranks #6,791 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Braysen most popular?

Braysen reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #2,551 that year with 48 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Braysen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Braysen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braysen include Niki, Corinthian, Mister. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braysen

Braysen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 635 births in the dataset. Braysen's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #2,551. Use the chart and map above to compare Braysen'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.