Braison
A masculine name of English origin, meaning "brave, strong, valiant."
Name Census estimates that about 274 living Americans carry the first name Braison. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Braison today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braison births was 2011 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braison. 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
274
~ 1 in 1,250,928 Americans
Peak year
2011
23 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2022 SSA rank
#6,530
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Braison: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braison 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 163 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
Braison 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 Braison during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Braison
The name Braison is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. Its roots can be traced back to a blend of traditional English names like Brian and Grayson, or it could be derived from the Old Norse word "breiðr," meaning broad or wide.
Records of the name Braison are scarce prior to the 20th century, though some historians suggest it may have been used as a variant spelling of more common names like Bryson or Brayden in certain regions. The earliest documented instances of the name Braison seem to appear in the late 1900s, possibly influenced by the trend of creating unique and unconventional names.
While there are no notable historical figures directly associated with the name Braison, a few individuals have carried this name in more recent times. One of the earliest known Braisons was Braison Cyrus, an American painter born in 1967, whose abstract works gained recognition in the late 20th century art scene.
Another notable Braison was Braison Jennings, a British entrepreneur born in 1982, who founded a successful tech startup in the early 2000s. His innovative approach to online marketing garnered him recognition as a young business leader.
In the world of sports, Braison Taylor, an Australian rugby player born in 1990, made a name for himself with his impressive performance on the national team during the late 2010s.
Braison Miller, a Canadian musician born in 1995, gained popularity in the indie rock scene with his unique blend of folk and alternative rock styles in the 2010s.
Lastly, Braison Kapoor, an Indian-American author born in 1988, received critical acclaim for his thought-provoking novels exploring themes of identity and cultural diversity in the early 21st century.
While the name Braison may not have a rich historical legacy, its modern usage reflects the creativity and individuality that parents seek in naming their children. As society continues to evolve, it is likely that more unique and unconventional names like Braison will emerge and leave their mark on the cultural landscape.
People
Braison + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braison 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
Braison: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braison?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 274 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braison 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 1,250,928 US residents.
Is Braison a common name?
We classify Braison as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 277 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braison most popular?
The single biggest year for Braison was 2011, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braison is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braison a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Braison 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.