Braylan
Every Braylan since 1990 — 1,393 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braylan
Braylan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,880 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,393 American babies have been named Braylan. Its peak came in 2011, when 108 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 Braylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braylan 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 | — | — | 20 | #4,880 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,809 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,474 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,892 | 33 | #3,472 |
| 2021 | — | — | 41 | #2,980 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,513 | 44 | #2,765 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,907 |
| 2018 | — | — | 40 | #2,954 |
| 2017 | — | — | 46 | #2,683 |
| 2016 | — | — | 50 | #2,522 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,817 | 66 | #2,115 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16,997 | 78 | #1,874 |
| 2013 | — | — | 88 | #1,686 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,284 | 72 | #1,963 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,148 | 102 | #1,545 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,702 | 79 | #1,836 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,938 | 90 | #1,722 |
| 2008 | — | — | 97 | #1,614 |
| 2007 | — | — | 59 | #2,240 |
| 2006 | — | — | 55 | #2,289 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,230 | 49 | #2,370 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32 | #3,085 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,636 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,527 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,775 | 13 | #5,419 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,324 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,262 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braylan in 2025?
Braylan ranked #4,880 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braylan?
1,393 babies have been named Braylan in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braylan most popular?
Braylan peaked in 2011, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Braylan a boy or girl name?
Braylan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braylan rising or falling?
Braylan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.