Brayanna
Feminine name of English origin, a blend of Brianna and Braya.
Name Census estimates that about 58 living Americans carry the first name Brayanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brayanna today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brayanna births was 2003 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brayanna. 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 Brayanna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
58
~ 1 in 5,909,558 Americans
Peak year
2003
8 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2012 SSA rank
#15,282
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Brayanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brayanna from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 32 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brayanna 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 Brayanna 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 Brayanna
The name Brayanna has its origins in the Gaelic and Celtic languages, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variant of the name Brianna, which is derived from the ancient Celtic word "bry" meaning "high" or "noble." This suggests that the name Brayanna may have been associated with individuals of high social standing or noble lineage.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Brayanna can be found in medieval Irish records from the 11th century, where it appears as a variation of the name Briana. During this period, the name was primarily used among the Celtic populations of Ireland and Scotland, reflecting the cultural influence of the Gaelic language in these regions.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Brayanna of Glendalough was recorded as a respected abbess and scholar in the monastic community of Glendalough, Ireland. Her contributions to the preservation of Celtic literature and religious texts during this era have earned her a place in the annals of Irish history.
Moving forward to the 16th century, there are accounts of a Scottish noblewoman named Brayanna Macleod, who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Western Isles during the tumultuous years of the Scottish Reformation. Her unwavering loyalty to the Catholic faith and her influence in the region have been documented in historical records of that time.
In the 18th century, Brayanna Fitzgerald, an Irish poet and writer, gained recognition for her poignant works that captured the essence of the Irish cultural identity during a period of social and political upheaval. Her literary contributions have been celebrated as a testament to the resilience of the Irish spirit.
Another notable figure was Brayanna O'Malley, an Irish pirate and seafarer who lived in the 16th century. Known for her daring exploits and fearlessness on the high seas, she defied gender norms of her time and became a legendary figure in Irish maritime folklore.
Throughout history, the name Brayanna has been associated with individuals of Celtic and Gaelic heritage, often reflecting a connection to nobility, scholarship, or cultural significance. While its usage may have ebbed and flowed over time, the name continues to carry the echoes of its ancient origins and the rich tapestry of Celtic traditions.
People
Brayanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brayanna 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
Brayanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brayanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 58 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brayanna 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 5,909,558 US residents.
Is Brayanna a common name?
We classify Brayanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 59 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brayanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Brayanna was 2003, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brayanna is about 24 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 Brayanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brayanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brayanna in the SSA data are female. 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 Brayanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brayanna 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 Brayanna 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 Brayanna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.