How Many People Are Named Braylen?
Complete statistics for the name Braylen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Braylen, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 13,537 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 24,378 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly everyone under 30, reflecting its peak popularity in 2011.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 13,657 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: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Braylen Through the Generations
Braylen emerged as a name in the early 2000s, gaining traction until it peaked in 2011 with 1,054 births. Since then, it's seen a steady rise, maintaining its status as a trendy choice among parents. With most Braylens under 30, the name continues to be associated with youth and modernity, indicating its ongoing appeal to new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Braylen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Braylen
How Many People Have the Name Braylen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,537 people in the United States currently share the name Braylen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,378 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Braylen a Common or Rare Name?
Braylen 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 Braylen Mean?
Braylen means "creative variant of Brayden" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Braylen in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Braylen Most Popular?
The name Braylen reached peak popularity in 2011, with 1,054 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 Braylen?
Approximately 13,537 people named Braylen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,657. That works out to roughly 1 in 24,378 Americans.
Is Braylen a rare name?
Braylen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,378 Americans has this name.
What does the name Braylen mean?
Braylen means "creative variant of Brayden" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Braylen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Braylen are male and 6% are female.
When was Braylen most popular?
Braylen peaked in 2011 with 1,054 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.