Braven
Every Braven since 1994 — 1,084 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braven
Braven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,999 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,084 American babies have been named Braven. Its peak came in 2018, when 107 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 Braven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braven 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 | — | — | 41 | #2,999 |
| 2024 | — | — | 61 | #2,316 |
| 2023 | — | — | 60 | #2,321 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,888 | 66 | #2,193 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,776 | 94 | #1,726 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,265 | 79 | #1,877 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,225 | 92 | #1,715 |
| 2018 | — | — | 107 | #1,566 |
| 2017 | — | — | 40 | #2,961 |
| 2016 | — | — | 52 | #2,439 |
| 2015 | — | — | 51 | #2,462 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,703 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,194 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,542 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,898 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,378 |
| 2009 | — | — | 20 | #4,770 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,735 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,658 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,143 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,248 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,037 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,845 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,433 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,616 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,811 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braven in 2025?
Braven ranked #2,999 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braven?
1,084 babies have been named Braven in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braven most popular?
Braven peaked in 2018, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Braven a boy or girl name?
Braven is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braven rising or falling?
Braven is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.