How Many People Are Named Brannen?
Complete statistics for the name Brannen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brannen is a rare name, very uncommon in the US with only 363 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 907,892 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 57% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2002.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 376 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: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brannen Through the Generations
Brannen has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2002 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Brannen is 29, with most being younger adults. The name's distribution shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 213 under 30 and 163 between 30 and 60, indicating it's a name for the new generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brannen's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Brannen
How Many People Have the Name Brannen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,841 people in the United States currently share the name Brannen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 86,292 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Brannen a Common or Rare Name?
Brannen is classified as 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 Brannen Mean?
Brannen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brannen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Brannen Most Popular?
The name Brannen reached peak popularity in 2002, with 21 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 Brannen?
Approximately 3,841 people named Brannen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,841. That works out to roughly 1 in 86,292 Americans.
Is Brannen a rare name?
Brannen is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 86,292 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brannen mean?
Brannen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Brannen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brannen are male and 0% are female.
When was Brannen most popular?
Brannen peaked in 2002 with 21 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.