How Many People Are Named Brae?
Complete statistics for the name Brae: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brae is a Scottish word meaning a steep hillside or slope, and it's become a quietly charming choice for baby girls. Only about 340 people in the US carry this name today, which means roughly 1 in 969,819 Americans share it. It peaked in 1995 with 18 births and skews remarkably young, with 66% of bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, authority, and material success. It's associated with strong organizational skills and a natural drive toward achievement and personal power.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 346 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brae Through the Generations
Brae didn't appear on US birth records until the late 1980s, making it a genuinely modern name with no historical legacy to speak of. It's a name that belongs almost entirely to younger generations, with 227 of its 340 living bearers under the age of 30 and another 119 between 30 and 60. Zero people named Brae are over 60, which tells you just how recently this name entered the picture. The average age of a Brae today is only 22, placing most bearers squarely in Gen Z territory. Its peak came in 1995, when 18 baby girls received the name in a single year, but usage has remained very rare throughout its short history. With only 346 total births ever recorded in the US and 271 living bearers worldwide, Brae sits at world rank 540,009. The trend is slowly rising, suggesting it hasn't reached its ceiling yet. That said, it's still a name you're unlikely to encounter in everyday life, and that exclusivity is part of its appeal.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brae's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Brae
How Many People Have the Name Brae?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 340 people in the United States currently share the name Brae. That works out to roughly 1 in every 969,819 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brae a Common or Rare Name?
Brae is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Brae Mean?
Brae means "Steep hillside or slope" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brae in SSA data, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.
When Was Brae Most Popular?
The name Brae reached peak popularity in 1995, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Brae?
Approximately 340 people named Brae live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 346. That works out to roughly 1 in 969,819 Americans.
Is Brae a rare name?
Brae is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 969,819 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brae mean?
Brae means "Steep hillside or slope" and comes from Scottish origins.
Is Brae more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 41% of people named Brae are male and 59% are female.
When was Brae most popular?
Brae peaked in 1995 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.