Brahm
Every Brahm since 1993 — 346 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brahm
Brahm is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,507 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 346 American babies have been named Brahm. Its peak came in 2012, when 25 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 Brahm stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brahm year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,507 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,947 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5,969 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,838 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,142 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,020 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,831 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,187 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,166 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,493 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,324 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,032 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,289 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,019 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,227 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,229 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,003 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,402 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,669 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,075 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,278 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,599 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,769 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,139 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,614 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,557 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,914 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brahm in 2025?
Brahm ranked #6,507 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brahm?
346 babies have been named Brahm in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brahm most popular?
Brahm peaked in 2012, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Brahm a boy or girl name?
Brahm is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brahm rising or falling?
Brahm has been roughly stable over the past decade.