How Many People Are Named Bransen?

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

Bransen
Very Rare
English, possibly Scandinavian or Celtic in root

Bransen is a very rare name, with only 861 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 383,093 Americans. It's mostly given to young folks, with most under 30.

~861
Living in US
1 in 383,093
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of Bran or Brand
🌐
Origin
English, possibly Scandinavian or Celtic in root
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Independent Confident
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People associated with this number tend to be self-motivated, ambitious, and naturally drawn to forging their own path.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

905
Worldwide Bearers
#1,525,482
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
861
🇦🇷 Argentina
4
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
861 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
822
Would be under 30 (94%)
50
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 872 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Bransen Through the Generations

Bransen is a unique name with only 861 living bearers in the US, making it incredibly rare. The fact that 94% of those named Bransen are under 30 years old highlights its modernity and the relatively recent surge in popularity. While there were 872 total births across all time, the peak year was 2017 with 59 births, indicating a brief but significant spike in usage. This name has remained stable since then, with no notable decline, suggesting a strong community of younger individuals who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 39
Ohio 15
West Virginia 11

✨ Similar Names to Bransen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bransen's English, possibly Scandinavian or Celtic in root roots

📄 About the Name Bransen

How Many People Have the Name Bransen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 861 people in the United States currently share the name Bransen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 383,093 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bransen a Common or Rare Name?

Bransen 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 Bransen Mean?

Bransen means "Son of Bran or Brand" and comes from English, possibly Scandinavian or Celtic in root origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bransen Most Popular?

The name Bransen reached peak popularity in 2017, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Bransen?

Approximately 861 people named Bransen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 872. That works out to roughly 1 in 383,093 Americans.

Is Bransen a rare name?

Bransen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 383,093 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bransen mean?

Bransen means "Son of Bran or Brand" and comes from English, possibly Scandinavian or Celtic in root origins.

Is Bransen more male or female?

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

When was Bransen most popular?

Bransen peaked in 2017 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US861
All-Time Births872
1 in X1 in 383,093
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2017
World Rank#1,525,482
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.