Braecyn
A modern English masculine name derived from the surname Brecken.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Braecyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Braecyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braecyn births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braecyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Braecyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,440
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Braecyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Braecyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Braecyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Braecyn
The given name Braecyn has its origins in the Celtic languages, specifically the Brittonic branch, which includes Welsh, Cornish, and Breton. This name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 5th and 15th centuries, when these languages were widely spoken in parts of modern-day Britain and France.
The name Braecyn is thought to be derived from the Welsh word "braen," which means "pure" or "virtuous." It may also be related to the Welsh name "Brân," which was the name of a legendary king in Welsh mythology. In Brittonic cultures, names often carried symbolic meanings and were chosen to reflect desired qualities or characteristics.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name Braecyn appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Celtic roots suggest it may have been used among the Brittonic peoples of the Middle Ages. The earliest recorded examples of the name are found in genealogical records and local archives from Wales and Cornwall.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Braecyn was a Welsh nobleman who lived in the 12th century. His name was recorded as "Braecyn ap Rhys" in historical accounts of the time. Another notable figure was Braecyn of Penryn, a Cornish merchant and landowner who lived in the 14th century.
In the 16th century, there was a Braecyn Williams, a Welsh poet and bard who contributed to the preservation of Welsh literature and culture. Later, in the 18th century, Braecyn Griffith was a prominent Welsh clergyman and scholar known for his work in translating religious texts into Welsh.
Moving into the 19th century, Braecyn Jones was a Welsh industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the coal mining industry in South Wales. He established several successful mining operations and contributed to the economic growth of the region.
While the name Braecyn may have fallen out of widespread use in recent times, its Celtic origins and historical significance make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with deep cultural roots.
People
Braecyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braecyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Braecyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braecyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braecyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Braecyn a common name?
We classify Braecyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braecyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Braecyn was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braecyn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Braecyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Braecyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Braecyn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Braecyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Braecyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Braecyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Braecyn as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.