How Many People Are Named Branson?

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

Branson
Rare
Old English

Branson means 'son of Brans', a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 42,473 Americans are named Branson, making it very unique. The majority, 84%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~10,616
Living in US
1 in 31,222
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of Brans
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous
11
Life Path Number

Life path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,839
Worldwide Bearers
#203,066
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
7,770
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
10
🇩🇪 Germany
9
🇸🇬 Singapore
8
🇺🇬 Uganda
7
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇨🇳 China
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,765 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
6,793
Would be under 30 (84%)
1,010
Would be 30–60 (13%)
261
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 8,064 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
5

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

📜 Branson Through the Generations

Branson has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2014 with 377 births. Today, there are 7,770 people named Branson living in the US, with most under 30 years old. This modern name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with 6,793 under-30s compared to just 1,010 aged 30-60 and 261 over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 857
Ohio 474
North Carolina 419
Tennessee 362
California 351
Georgia 347
Indiana 331
Louisiana 323
Kentucky 258
Florida 256

✨ Similar Names to Branson

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Branson's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Branson

How Many People Have the Name Branson?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,616 people in the United States currently share the name Branson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,222 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Branson a Common or Rare Name?

Branson 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 Branson Mean?

Branson means "son of Brans" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Branson Most Popular?

The name Branson reached peak popularity in 2014, with 377 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 Branson?

Approximately 10,616 people named Branson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,616. That works out to roughly 1 in 31,222 Americans.

Is Branson a rare name?

Branson is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,222 Americans has this name.

What does the name Branson mean?

Branson means "son of Brans" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Branson more male or female?

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

When was Branson most popular?

Branson peaked in 2014 with 377 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.

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 US10,616
All-Time Births10,616
1 in X1 in 31,222
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2014
World Rank#203,066
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.