Branch
Every Branch since 1889 — 1,063 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Branch
Branch is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,455 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 1,063 American babies have been named Branch. Its peak came in 2018, when 92 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 Branch stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Branch year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,455 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,224 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,771 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,413 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1,918 |
| 2020 | 77 | #1,914 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1,870 |
| 2018 | 92 | #1,707 |
| 2017 | 70 | #2,019 |
| 2016 | 74 | #1,961 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,029 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,030 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,697 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,357 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,861 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,485 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,007 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,388 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,578 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,091 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,526 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,072 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,255 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,636 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,595 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,698 |
| 1955 | 5 | #3,940 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,708 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,613 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,475 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,473 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Branch in 2025?
Branch ranked #3,455 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Branch?
1,063 babies have been named Branch in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Branch most popular?
Branch peaked in 2018, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Branch a boy or girl name?
Branch is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Branch rising or falling?
Branch is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.