Brancon
A proposed blend name derived from Brandon and Conor.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Brancon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brancon today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brancon births was 1983 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brancon. 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 Brancon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1983
7 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1983 SSA rank
#4,984
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Brancon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brancon 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 Brancon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brancon
The name Brancon has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "bran-kaz," which means "gleaming" or "shining." This name was commonly found among tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brancon can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into Gothic. The name appears in reference to a Gothic nobleman who played a significant role in the conversion of his people to Christianity.
In the 9th century, a Frankish scholar named Brancon the Wise was renowned for his contributions to the preservation of classical texts and the advancement of learning during the Carolingian Renaissance. His works on philosophy, theology, and astronomy were widely studied throughout medieval Europe.
During the Crusades, a Knight Templar named Brancon de Montfort gained notoriety for his bravery and military prowess. He participated in several key battles and sieges, including the capture of the city of Acre in 1191. His exploits were chronicled in various accounts of the Crusades.
In the 14th century, an Italian artist named Brancon di Bernardo was celebrated for his intricate frescoes adorning churches and palaces in Florence and Siena. His masterpiece, "The Last Judgment," can still be admired in the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.
Another notable figure bearing the name Brancon was a 16th-century Spanish explorer, Brancon de Alvarado, who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He played a pivotal role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later served as a governor in the newly established Spanish colonies.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Brancon throughout the centuries, each leaving their mark in various fields, from religion and scholarship to art and exploration.
People
Brancon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brancon 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
Brancon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brancon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brancon 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Brancon a common name?
We classify Brancon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brancon most popular?
The single biggest year for Brancon was 1983, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brancon is about 41 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 Brancon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brancon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brancon 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 Brancon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brancon 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 Brancon 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 are named Brancon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Brancon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.