Bransyn
A masculine name of Gaelic origin meaning "descendant of the raven".
Name Census estimates that about 354 living Americans carry the first name Bransyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bransyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bransyn births was 2018 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bransyn. 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
354
~ 1 in 968,233 Americans
Peak year
2018
29 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,204
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Bransyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bransyn 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 236 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Bransyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bransyn 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 Bransyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bransyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bransyn
The name Bransyn is a relatively modern invention, likely stemming from a combination of the English name Brandon and the suffix -syn, which has its roots in the Greek word "syn" meaning "together" or "with." This portmanteau name does not have a direct historical origin or cultural significance, but rather appears to be a creative construction aimed at achieving a unique and distinctive name.
While the name Brandon itself has a rich history, dating back to the Old English word "bran" meaning "broom" or "burnt" and the suffix "-dun" meaning "hill," the addition of the -syn suffix is a more recent development. This alteration may have been influenced by the popularity of names ending in -syn or -sin in certain regions, such as Bryson or Jameson.
Despite its lack of ancient roots, the name Bransyn has gained some prominence in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the life of Bransyn Miraglia, an American fashion designer born in 1982. Miraglia gained recognition for his sustainable and eco-friendly clothing line, which he launched in the early 2000s.
Another notable individual with this name is Bransyn Griffith, an American football player born in 1995. Griffith played as a defensive back for the University of Minnesota and was later signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
In the literary world, Bransyn Whitlock is an American author and poet who published her debut collection of poems, "Shards of Moonlight," in 2016. Her work explores themes of identity, relationships, and self-discovery.
Bransyn Velo, born in 1988, is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of the successful tech startup, VeloTech. The company, which specializes in developing innovative software solutions for the healthcare industry, was launched in 2014 and has since gained significant recognition within the tech community.
While the name Bransyn is still relatively uncommon, it has found its way into various creative works and pop culture references. For instance, Bransyn Everett is the name of a fictional character in the popular young adult book series, "The Celestial Chronicles," written by author Emily T. Willows.
In summary, Bransyn is a modern name that does not have a deep historical or cultural background. However, its unique blend of elements from different linguistic origins has contributed to its growing popularity in recent times, as parents seek distinctive and memorable names for their children.
People
Bransyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bransyn 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
Bransyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bransyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 354 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bransyn 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 968,233 US residents.
Is Bransyn a common name?
We classify Bransyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 357 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bransyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Bransyn was 2018, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bransyn is about 11 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 Bransyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bransyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bransyn 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 Bransyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bransyn 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 Bransyn 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 called Bransyn?
Find out how many people have the name Bransyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.