Bracken
Every Bracken since 1971 — 618 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bracken
Bracken is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,039 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 618 American babies have been named Bracken. Its peak came in 1998, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bracken stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bracken year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,039 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,506 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,615 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,706 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,722 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,186 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,560 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,085 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,853 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,281 |
| 2013 | 14 | #5,960 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,267 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,299 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,076 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,584 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,522 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,254 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,241 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,270 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,039 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,064 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,679 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,855 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,418 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,159 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,423 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,867 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,544 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,921 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bracken in 2025?
Bracken ranked #9,039 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bracken?
618 babies have been named Bracken in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bracken most popular?
Bracken peaked in 1998, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Bracken a boy or girl name?
Bracken is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bracken rising or falling?
Bracken is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.