Bralen
Every Bralen since 1996 — 353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bralen
Bralen is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1996, 353 American babies have been named Bralen. Its peak came in 2008, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Bralen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bralen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,605 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,066 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #10,987 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,686 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,303 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #8,959 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,824 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,132 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,134 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #10,917 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,712 |
| 2011 | — | — | 27 | #3,804 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,117 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32 | #3,407 |
| 2008 | — | — | 35 | #3,230 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,233 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,885 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,493 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,530 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,311 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,115 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,615 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,215 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bralen in 2025?
Bralen did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Bralen?
353 babies have been named Bralen in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bralen most popular?
Bralen peaked in 2008, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Bralen a boy or girl name?
Bralen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bralen rising or falling?
Bralen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.