Bravyn
An invented masculine name possibly blending "brave" and "kin".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Bravyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bravyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bravyn births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bravyn. 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 Bravyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,410
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Bravyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bravyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bravyn 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 Bravyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bravyn
The name Bravyn has its origins in the ancient Celtic languages spoken across various regions of Europe during the Iron Age period, roughly between 800 BC and 43 AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "bravos," meaning "brave" or "courageous." This root shares similarities with the Latin word "bravus" and the Old French word "brave," further emphasizing the connection to bravery and valor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bravyn can be found in the Ogham inscriptions, an ancient Irish alphabet primarily used for commemorative purposes. These inscriptions, carved onto stone monuments, often included personal names and genealogical records. The name Bravyn was particularly prevalent among the ancient Celtic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Ireland and Scotland.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bravyn. One of the most famous was Bravyn of Armorica (c. 550 AD - 620 AD), a renowned warrior and chieftain who led his people in battles against the encroaching Anglo-Saxon invaders in what is now known as Brittany, France. His bravery and military prowess were celebrated in the ancient bardic tales and oral traditions of the region.
In the 9th century AD, Bravyn the Wise (c. 810 - 875) was a revered scholar and philosopher from the Kingdom of Northumbria, an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in what is now northern England and southeastern Scotland. His writings on ethics, virtue, and the human condition were widely studied and influential during the medieval period.
During the 11th century, Bravyn of Gwynedd (c. 1040 - 1115) was a prominent Welsh prince and military leader who played a pivotal role in the resistance against Norman invaders. His exploits were celebrated in the Welsh bardic tradition, and he was renowned for his bravery, tactical prowess, and unwavering defense of his people's lands and traditions.
In the 13th century, Bravyn the Valourous (c. 1220 - 1292) was a Scottish knight and crusader who participated in the Seventh and Eighth Crusades to the Holy Land. His acts of bravery and chivalry on the battlefield were widely chronicled, and he was known for his unwavering loyalty to the cause of the Crusades.
Another notable figure was Bravyn the Steadfast (c. 1350 - 1420), a Welsh warrior and leader who played a crucial role in the Owain Glyndŵr uprisings against the English crown in the early 15th century. His determination and courage in the face of adversity earned him a place in the annals of Welsh history and folklore.
People
Bravyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bravyn 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
Bravyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bravyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bravyn 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Bravyn a common name?
We classify Bravyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bravyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Bravyn was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bravyn is about 8 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 Bravyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bravyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bravyn 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 Bravyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bravyn 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 Bravyn 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 share the name Bravyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.