Braeson
A unique invented name possibly meaning "brave son" or "son of the brave one".
Name Census estimates that about 210 living Americans carry the first name Braeson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Braeson today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braeson births was 2020 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braeson. 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
210
~ 1 in 1,632,164 Americans
Peak year
2020
27 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,073
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Braeson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braeson from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 118 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Braeson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braeson 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 Braeson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Braesons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Braeson
The name Braeson is a relatively modern English name that has its roots in the Old English language. It is believed to have been derived from the words "brae" and "son," which together mean "son of the hill." This suggests that the name was originally used to refer to someone who lived on or near a hill.
While the name Braeson does not have a particularly long history, there are a few recorded instances of its use throughout the centuries. One of the earliest known examples is from the 16th century, when a man named Braeson Wilkins was listed in the parish records of a small village in Gloucestershire, England.
In the 17th century, a Braeson Jeffries was mentioned in the court records of King Charles I, though the details of his involvement are unclear. A few decades later, a Braeson Chambers was listed as a member of the Honourable Artillery Company, a military regiment in London.
Moving into the 18th century, there was a Braeson Hawkins who was a successful merchant in the city of Bristol, known for his trade in wool and textiles. And in the early 19th century, a Braeson Pemberton was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Bath.
Jumping ahead to the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the name Braeson was Braeson Thatcher, a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1935 to 1959. He was known for his strong support of the Conservative Party and his staunch opposition to the Labour Party's policies.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Braeson. While it may not be as common or as widely documented as some other names, it has nonetheless left its mark on the historical record, particularly in England and the United Kingdom.
People
Braeson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braeson 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
Braeson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braeson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 210 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braeson 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 1,632,164 US residents.
Is Braeson a common name?
We classify Braeson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 212 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braeson most popular?
The single biggest year for Braeson was 2020, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braeson is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braeson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Braeson 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.
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.