Braycen
Every Braycen since 2005 — 353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braycen
Braycen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,754 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 353 American babies have been named Braycen. Its peak came in 2010, when 27 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 Braycen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braycen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,754 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,469 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,273 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,415 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,261 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,066 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,130 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,107 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,561 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,895 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,774 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,913 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,825 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,062 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,242 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,822 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,759 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,256 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,902 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,281 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braycen in 2025?
Braycen ranked #7,754 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braycen?
353 babies have been named Braycen in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braycen most popular?
Braycen peaked in 2010, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Braycen a boy or girl name?
Braycen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braycen rising or falling?
Braycen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.