Braleigh
Every Braleigh since 1999 — 543 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braleigh
Braleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,128 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 543 American babies have been named Braleigh. Its peak came in 2013, when 38 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 Braleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,128 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,210 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,465 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,155 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,788 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,896 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,560 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,793 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,012 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,756 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,002 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,023 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,935 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,853 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,573 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,208 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,589 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,592 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,948 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,314 |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,962 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,126 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,939 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braleigh in 2025?
Braleigh ranked #12,128 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braleigh?
543 babies have been named Braleigh in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braleigh most popular?
Braleigh peaked in 2013, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Braleigh a boy or girl name?
Braleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braleigh rising or falling?
Braleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.