How Many People Are Named Braylan?
Complete statistics for the name Braylan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Braylan is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,359 people named Braylan living in the US today, making up just 1 in 242,866 Americans. The majority of people named Braylan are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 1,373 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Braylan Through the Generations
Braylan emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2011 with 108 births. Since then, it has seen a steady decline, but remains a name associated with youth and modernity. With most Braylans being under 30, it's clear this name is favored among younger parents looking for something unique and contemporary.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Braylan's American roots
📄 About the Name Braylan
How Many People Have the Name Braylan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,359 people in the United States currently share the name Braylan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 242,866 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Braylan a Common or Rare Name?
Braylan 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 Braylan Mean?
Braylan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Braylan in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Braylan Most Popular?
The name Braylan reached peak popularity in 2011, with 108 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 Braylan?
Approximately 1,359 people named Braylan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,373. That works out to roughly 1 in 242,866 Americans.
Is Braylan a rare name?
Braylan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 242,866 Americans has this name.
What does the name Braylan mean?
Braylan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Braylan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Braylan are male and 4% are female.
When was Braylan most popular?
Braylan peaked in 2011 with 108 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.