Braelee
Of Scottish origin meaning "fairy, supernatural being or meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 330 living Americans carry the first name Braelee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Braelee today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braelee births was 2015 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braelee. 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.
People living today
330
~ 1 in 1,038,650 Americans
Peak year
2015
28 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,634
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Braelee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braelee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 198 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braelee 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 Braelee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Braelees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Braelee
The name Braelee is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not seem to have direct roots in any particular language or culture, but rather appears to be a creative combination of existing name elements.
The first part of the name, "Brae," may be derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "brägh," meaning "an upland flat" or "a hill." This could suggest a connection to nature or the outdoors. However, the meaning and origin of the latter part, "lee," is less clear, as it does not seem to be directly tied to any specific language or word root.
Due to its recent coinage, there are no known historical references to the name Braelee in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. The earliest recorded examples of the name likely date back only a few decades, and its usage was likely initially quite limited.
While the name Braelee itself does not have a long historical lineage, there have been a handful of notable individuals who have borne this name in more recent times. One such person is Braelee Harris, an American actress and singer born in 1999, who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Another individual named Braelee is Braelee Elbourn, a competitive swimmer from Australia who has participated in national and international competitions. Braelee Symes is a Canadian social media influencer and content creator who has gained a significant following on platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
Braelee Lazcano is an American fashion model and entrepreneur, known for her work with various clothing brands and her own line of accessories. Lastly, Braelee Brinser is a young American golfer who has shown promise in junior tournaments and competitions.
It is worth noting that these examples represent some of the more prominent individuals with the name Braelee, but there may be others who have not achieved widespread recognition or public visibility.
People
Braelee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braelee 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
Braelee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braelee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 330 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braelee 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 1,038,650 US residents.
Is Braelee a common name?
We classify Braelee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 333 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braelee most popular?
The single biggest year for Braelee was 2015, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braelee is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braelee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Braelee in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.