Bravon
A masculine name of French origin meaning "brave one" or "daring".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Bravon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bravon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bravon births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bravon. 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 Bravon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,487
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Bravon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bravon 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 Bravon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bravon
The name Bravon has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "brahwaz," which meant "boastful" or "arrogant." Over time, this word evolved into various forms, such as the Old High German "bravo" and the Middle High German "brave," ultimately leading to the modern name Bravon.
The name Bravon gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly among the noble classes of Europe. It was often associated with valor, courage, and a fearless spirit. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the 8th century, where a nobleman named Bravon is mentioned.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bravon. In the 9th century, Bravon of Regensburg was a renowned Bavarian scholar and theologian who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time. Another prominent figure was Bravon the Fearless, a 12th-century knight from Normandy, who gained fame for his bravery and military exploits during the Crusades.
In the realm of literature, Bravon appears as a character in the epic poem "The Song of Roland," one of the oldest surviving works of French literature from the 11th century. This Bravon was depicted as a courageous warrior who fought alongside the legendary Roland in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
During the Renaissance period, Bravon Machiavelli, a distant relative of the famous political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, made a name for himself as a skilled diplomat and negotiator in the service of the Medici family in 15th-century Florence.
Another noteworthy individual was Bravon Descartes, a 17th-century French mathematician and philosopher who contributed significantly to the development of modern philosophy and the field of analytical geometry. His work, "Discourse on the Method," published in 1637, is considered a groundbreaking text that shaped the course of Western thought.
While the name Bravon may not be as common in modern times, its historical significance and associations with valor, courage, and intellectual prowess remain ingrained in its etymology, making it a name with a rich and fascinating legacy.
People
Bravon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bravon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
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FAQ
Bravon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bravon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bravon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Bravon a common name?
We classify Bravon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bravon most popular?
The single biggest year for Bravon was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bravon is about 16 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 Bravon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bravon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bravon 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 Bravon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bravon 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 Bravon 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 Bravon as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.