Boy · #7,635 in 2026

Brazen

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

Current Rank

#7,635

Peak Rank

#3,438 (2017)

Total Babies

223

5-Yr Trend

-51%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#3438

Peak Rank

223

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brazen

Brazen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 32 Brazens were born — ranking #3,438 that year. As of 2026, Brazen ranks #7,635 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-51%). In total, more than 223 Brazens 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 Brazen

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

Braising
Brazing
Bryson
Brayton
Brycen
Brison
Brasen
Brisson
Bazan
Bresson
Braten
Brazened

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brazen

What does the name Brazen mean?

Brazen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brazen in 2026?

In 2026, Brazen ranks #7,635 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Brazen most popular?

Brazen reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #3,438 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Brazen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Brazen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brazen include Martine, Micharl, Rayon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brazen

Brazen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 223 births in the dataset. Brazen's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #3,438. Use the chart and map above to compare Brazen'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.