How Many People Are Named Brazos?
Complete statistics for the name Brazos: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brazos is a bold, nature-inspired name taken from the famous Brazos River in Texas, carrying a rugged and adventurous feel. There are roughly 359 people living with this name in the US today, meaning about 1 in 920,406 Americans share it. It's been rising fast, hitting a peak of 26 births in 2018.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 traditionally represents compassion, humanitarianism, and wisdom. It's associated with people who are generous, idealistic, and drawn to serving a greater purpose in the world.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 362 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brazos Through the Generations
Brazos is a genuinely modern name that didn't register on birth records until relatively recently, and it's still climbing. With only 362 total births recorded in the US, this name hasn't had time to spread across generations. That's clearly reflected in the age data: a striking 357 of the 359 living bearers are under 30, while just 5 fall in the 30-to-60 range and zero are over 60. The average age of someone named Brazos is just 11, making it one of the youngest names you'll encounter. Its peak year came in 2018 with 26 births, and the upward trend suggests it's still gaining momentum among parents looking for distinctive, place-inspired names. Outside the United States, it's exceptionally uncommon, ranked #614,549 globally with only 216 living bearers worldwide. Interestingly, the country where it's most common outside the US is DR Congo. Given its strong trajectory, don't be surprised if Brazos continues to rise in popularity over the coming decade.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brazos's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Brazos
How Many People Have the Name Brazos?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 359 people in the United States currently share the name Brazos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 920,406 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brazos a Common or Rare Name?
Brazos 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 Brazos Mean?
Brazos means "Arms or arms of God" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brazos in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Brazos Most Popular?
The name Brazos reached peak popularity in 2018, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Brazos?
Approximately 359 people named Brazos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 362. That works out to roughly 1 in 920,406 Americans.
Is Brazos a rare name?
Brazos is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 920,406 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brazos mean?
Brazos means "Arms or arms of God" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Brazos more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Brazos are male and 4% are female.
When was Brazos most popular?
Brazos peaked in 2018 with 26 births that year. Current trend: 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.