Find out how popular the first name Braun has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Braun by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Braun is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Braun.

The history of the first name Braun

The name Braun has its origins in the Germanic language family, specifically in the Old High German and Middle High German dialects. It is derived from the word "brūn," which means "brown" or "dark-haired." This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "*brūnaz," which in turn comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "*bhru-no-s," meaning "brown" or "to make brown."

The name was initially used as a descriptive nickname or byname to refer to individuals with dark hair or complexions. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in areas where Germanic languages were spoken, such as Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Braun dates back to the 12th century, in the form of "Brun" or "Brun von Schonebeck," a German poet and monk who lived from around 1150 to 1201. Another notable bearer of the name was Nicolaus Braunschweig (also known as Nicolaus Brawn or Nicolaus Brown), a German alchemist and physician who lived from around 1280 to 1350.

In the Renaissance period, the name Braun was associated with several notable figures. One of them was Johann Braun (1492-1548), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who worked alongside Martin Luther. Another was Georg Braun (1541-1622), a German geographer and editor of the famous atlas "Civitates Orbis Terrarum."

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Braun appeared in various religious and literary works. For instance, the German theologian and writer Johannes Braun (1628-1708) authored several religious treatises and sermons.

In more recent history, notable individuals with the name Braun include Eva Braun (1912-1945), the longtime companion and eventual wife of Adolf Hitler, and Wernher von Braun (1912-1977), a German-American aerospace engineer and pioneer of rocket technology who played a crucial role in the development of the Saturn V rocket that enabled the Apollo moon landings.

Other famous people with the first name Braun include the German artist Lothar Braun (1944-2019), the American football player Braun Strowman (born 1983), and the American singer and songwriter Braun Strowman (born 1983).

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