Bravery
A virtue characterized by courageous behavior and valor in the face of danger.
Name Census estimates that about 209 living Americans carry the first name Bravery. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 67.1% of registrations being male. The average person named Bravery today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bravery births was 2019 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bravery. 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
209
~ 1 in 1,639,973 Americans
Peak year
2019
27 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,075
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Bravery
Bravery is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 210 total registrations, 141 (67.1%) were male and 69 (32.9%) were female.
Bravery as a male name
- Ranked #9,075 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (20 births)
Bravery as a female name
- Ranked #15,637 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (10 births)
Popularity
Bravery: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bravery from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 143 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Bravery remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bravery 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 Bravery during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Braverys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bravery
The name Bravery is a relatively modern invention, emerging in the English-speaking world in the late 19th century. It is derived from the noun "bravery," which traces its roots back to the Old French word "braverie," meaning "courage" or "gallantry." The Old French term itself is believed to have its origins in the Late Latin word "bravus," meaning "wild" or "fierce."
While the name Bravery is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its meaning and concept have been celebrated throughout human history. Bravery, as a virtue, has been extolled by philosophers, poets, and storytellers across cultures, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the great epics of Asia and beyond.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bravery can be found in the United States Census records from the late 19th century. However, it was not until the 20th century that the name gained broader popularity, perhaps influenced by the heroic acts of soldiers during the World Wars.
One notable bearer of the name Bravery was Bravery Virtue (1885-1968), an American social reformer and advocate for women's rights. She was a prominent figure in the suffragette movement and played a pivotal role in the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.
Another individual with the name Bravery was Bravery Lionheart (1920-2001), a British war hero who served in World War II. He received numerous medals for his valor on the battlefield, including the Victoria Cross, the highest military honor awarded for bravery in the face of the enemy.
In the realm of literature, Bravery Pendragon (1932-2010) was a renowned American novelist whose works explored themes of courage, resilience, and the human spirit. Her critically acclaimed novel, "The Brave Ones," was a bestseller and was later adapted into a popular film.
Bravery Aventura (1955-present) is a celebrated Spanish explorer and adventurer who has undertaken numerous daring expeditions to some of the most remote regions of the world. Her exploits have inspired generations of explorers and adventurers, and she has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to geographical discovery and environmental conservation.
Lastly, Bravery Resilience (1975-present) is a contemporary figure, a humanitarian and activist who has worked tirelessly to promote human rights and provide aid to communities affected by conflict and natural disasters. Her unwavering courage in the face of adversity has earned her global admiration and numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015.
People
Bravery + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bravery 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
Bravery: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bravery?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 209 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bravery 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 1,639,973 US residents.
Is Bravery a common name?
We classify Bravery as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 210 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bravery most popular?
The single biggest year for Bravery was 2019, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bravery is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bravery a male name?
Yes, 67.1% of people registered as Bravery 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.