How Many People Are Named Braeleigh?

Complete statistics for the name Braeleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Braeleigh
Very Rare
Modern American coinage with Scottish and Old English roots

Braeleigh is a very rare name, with only 496 people alive in the U.S. today. That's 1 in 665,889 Americans. It peaked in 2016 with 37 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~496
Living in US
1 in 665,889
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Broad meadow or clearing
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage with Scottish and Old English roots
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Creative Spirited Warm Independent
4
Life Path Number

The number 4 is traditionally associated with stability, hard work, and building strong foundations. People linked to this number are often seen as practical, dependable, and disciplined in how they approach life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

498
Worldwide Bearers
#9,404,674
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇺🇸 United States
496

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
496 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
499
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 499 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Braeleigh Through the Generations

Braeleigh is a name on the rise, with its peak in 2016 marking a significant moment. Only 499 people named Braeleigh are under 30, while none are aged 30-60 or over 60, showing a remarkably youthful demographic. This stark age distribution, combined with the fact that there are only 496 living bearers in the U.S., makes Braeleigh a truly unique and modern name. The gap between the total births (499) and living people (496) is small but growing, reflecting its increasing popularity among parents who choose this distinctive name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 22

✨ Similar Names to Braeleigh

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Braeleigh's Modern American coinage with Scottish and Old English roots roots

📄 About the Name Braeleigh

How Many People Have the Name Braeleigh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 496 people in the United States currently share the name Braeleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 665,889 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Braeleigh a Common or Rare Name?

Braeleigh 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 Braeleigh Mean?

Braeleigh means "Broad meadow or clearing" and comes from Modern American coinage with Scottish and Old English roots origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Braeleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Braeleigh Most Popular?

The name Braeleigh reached peak popularity in 2016, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Braeleigh?

Approximately 496 people named Braeleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 499. That works out to roughly 1 in 665,889 Americans.

Is Braeleigh a rare name?

Braeleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 665,889 Americans has this name.

What does the name Braeleigh mean?

Braeleigh means "Broad meadow or clearing" and comes from Modern American coinage with Scottish and Old English roots origins.

Is Braeleigh more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Braeleigh are male and 100% are female.

When was Braeleigh most popular?

Braeleigh peaked in 2016 with 37 births that year. Current trend: 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US496
All-Time Births499
1 in X1 in 665,889
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2016
World Rank#9,404,674
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.