Braelon
Every Braelon since 1997 — 500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braelon
Braelon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,523 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 500 American babies have been named Braelon. Its peak came in 2010, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Braelon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braelon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,523 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,467 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,694 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,884 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,945 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,742 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,724 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10,968 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,242 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,953 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,738 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,343 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,982 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,816 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,316 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,585 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,346 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,350 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,020 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,377 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,727 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,279 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,934 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,768 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,713 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,555 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braelon in 2025?
Braelon ranked #3,523 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braelon?
500 babies have been named Braelon in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braelon most popular?
Braelon peaked in 2010, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Braelon a boy or girl name?
Braelon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braelon rising or falling?
Braelon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.