Braun
Every Braun since 1970 — 381 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braun
Braun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,357 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 381 American babies have been named Braun. Its peak came in 2018, when 18 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 Braun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,357 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,611 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,349 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,094 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,865 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,021 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,728 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,137 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,836 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,813 |
| 2015 | 6 | #10,861 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,898 |
| 2013 | 14 | #5,964 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,126 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5,985 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,653 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,385 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,771 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,668 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,837 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,247 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,582 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,094 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,917 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,891 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,826 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,567 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,287 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Braun
- Braun Strowman Wrestler · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braun in 2025?
Braun ranked #8,357 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braun?
381 babies have been named Braun in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braun most popular?
Braun peaked in 2018, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Braun a boy or girl name?
Braun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braun rising or falling?
Braun has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Braun?
Well-known people named Braun include Braun Strowman (wrestler).