Braylan
Of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of Irish and Gaelic elements.
Name Census estimates that about 1,360 living Americans carry the first name Braylan. It is a predominantly male name (95.6% of registrations). The average person named Braylan today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braylan births was 2011 (108 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braylan. 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
- • Although Braylan is used almost entirely for boys, the SSA data does show 61 girls registered with the name since 1880.
- • Braylan is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 252,025 Americans
Peak year
2011
108 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,793
Tracked since 1990
Gender
Gender distribution for Braylan
Braylan leans heavily male at 95.6% of total registrations, but 61 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Braylan as a male name
- Ranked #3,793 in 2024
- 29 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (102 births)
Braylan as a female name
- Ranked #13,881 in 2022
- 6 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2005 (7 births)
Popularity
Braylan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braylan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 678 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braylan 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 Braylan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Braylans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Braylan, while Oklahoma, Indiana, Iowa recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Braylan
The name Braylan is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or cultural origins from ancient civilizations or languages. The name seems to be a creative combination of the more common names Brayden and Kaylen, potentially inspired by the growing trend of blending traditional names to create unique monikers.
While there are no recorded historical references or appearances of the name Braylan in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name emerged as a variation of the name Brayden, which has its origins in the Old English word "brād," meaning "broad" or "wide." This connection, however, is speculative and not firmly established.
Due to the relatively recent coinage of the name Braylan, there are no widely recognized historical figures bearing this name from past centuries or millennia. However, here are five individuals who have been given the name Braylan in more modern times:
1. Braylan Addison (born in 2010), an American child actor known for his role in the 2019 film "Overcomer."
2. Braylan Babb (born in 2007), an American football player who currently plays for the Youth1 Elite Football League.
3. Braylan Marques (born in 2005), a Brazilian singer and songwriter who gained popularity through social media platforms.
4. Braylan Tate (born in 2012), an American child model and social media influencer.
5. Braylan Wilson (born in 2009), an American competitive swimmer who has won several regional and state championships.
It is worth noting that the name Braylan has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, but its origins and historical significance remain relatively obscure compared to more traditional names with deeper cultural roots.
People
Braylan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braylan 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
Braylan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braylan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,360 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braylan 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 252,025 US residents.
Is Braylan a common name?
We classify Braylan as "Rare". It ranks above 91.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,373 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braylan most popular?
The single biggest year for Braylan was 2011, when 108 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braylan is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braylan a male name?
Yes, 95.6% of people registered as Braylan 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.