How Many People Are Named Brailey?
Complete statistics for the name Brailey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brailey is a very rare female name, with only 1,160 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 284,586 Americans. The majority of people named Brailey are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 1,169 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brailey Through the Generations
Brailey emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2012 with 79 births. Since then, the name has seen a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice. Today, most Braileys are young adults, with 1,142 under 30 years old, compared to only 27 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This age distribution underscores the name's contemporary nature and its association with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brailey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brailey
How Many People Have the Name Brailey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 616 people in the United States currently share the name Brailey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 538,067 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brailey a Common or Rare Name?
Brailey 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 Brailey Mean?
Brailey means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brailey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Brailey Most Popular?
The name Brailey reached peak popularity in 2012, with 79 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Brailey?
Approximately 616 people named Brailey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 616. That works out to roughly 1 in 538,067 Americans.
Is Brailey a rare name?
Brailey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 538,067 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brailey mean?
Brailey means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Brailey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Brailey are male and 100% are female.
When was Brailey most popular?
Brailey peaked in 2012 with 79 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.