Brannock
A Celtic name possibly derived from a word meaning "raven".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Brannock. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brannock today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brannock births was 2006 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brannock. 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 Brannock. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2006
7 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#9,703
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Brannock: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brannock 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 Brannock during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brannock
The name Brannock is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name "Brannóg," which originated in Ireland during the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Irish word "brann," meaning "raven" or "crow," and the diminutive suffix "-óg," signifying endearment or smallness.
In ancient Irish folklore, ravens and crows were often associated with wisdom, prophecy, and the otherworldly realm. The name Brannóg may have been bestowed upon children with a perceived connection to these symbolic birds or as a wish for the child to possess qualities like intelligence and foresight.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brannock can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals mention a "Brannog mac Cennéitig" who was a scribe and scholar active in the 8th century.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Brannock or its variations. One such figure was Saint Brannock (c. 570 – c. 615), an Irish missionary and founder of the monastery of Braunau in Bavaria, Germany. His feast day is celebrated on January 7th in the Catholic Church.
Another historical figure was Brannock O'Malley (c. 1460 – c. 1520), a renowned Irish bard and poet from County Mayo, renowned for his poetic compositions in the Irish language.
In the 17th century, Brannock O'Neill (c. 1610 – 1675) was a celebrated Irish harper and composer who contributed significantly to the preservation of traditional Irish music.
Moving to more modern times, Brannock Jones (1900 – 1992) was an American inventor and entrepreneur best known for creating the Brannock Device, a tool used to measure foot size for proper shoe fitting.
While the name Brannock may not be as common today, it carries a rich cultural heritage rooted in the ancient Celtic traditions of Ireland, serving as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Irish names and their unique symbolic meanings.
People
Brannock + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brannock 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
Brannock: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brannock?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brannock 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 Brannock a common name?
We classify Brannock 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 Brannock most popular?
The single biggest year for Brannock was 2006, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brannock is about 20 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 Brannock in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brannock a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brannock 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 Brannock still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brannock 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 Brannock 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 the name Brannock?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.