Brayleigh
A combination of the names "Brayden" and "Leigh", evocative of a meadow or field.
Name Census estimates that about 2,364 living Americans carry the first name Brayleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brayleigh today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brayleigh births was 2017 (197 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brayleigh. 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
- • Brayleigh is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.4K
~ 1 in 144,989 Americans
Peak year
2017
197 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,322
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Brayleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brayleigh 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 1,527 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Brayleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brayleigh 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 Brayleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brayleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 25 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Brayleigh, while Wisconsin, Kansas, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 60 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brayleigh
The name Brayleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century as a combination of the names Brayden and Leigh. It does not have any known origins in ancient languages or cultures.
While the name Brayleigh itself does not appear in historical texts or religious scriptures, its components Brayden and Leigh have their own interesting histories. Brayden is derived from an Old English surname meaning "broad valley," while Leigh is an English place name and surname originating from various locations in England.
There are no recorded examples of the name Brayleigh being used prior to the late 20th century. As a newly created name, it is unlikely to have been borne by any famous historical figures. However, some individuals who have been given this name in recent times may become notable in the future.
Given the name's modern origin, it is challenging to find individuals throughout history who have been called Brayleigh. However, here are five people with related names that may provide some historical context:
1. Brayden King (born 1991), an American professional ice hockey player.
2. Leigh Brackett (1915-1978), an American writer, particularly known for her contributions to the science fiction genre.
3. Leigh Hunt (1784-1859), an English critic, essayist, poet, and writer.
4. Leigh Whannell (born 1977), an Australian screenwriter, producer, and actor known for his work in the horror genre.
5. Brayden Schenn (born 1991), a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
It is worth noting that these individuals share components of the name Brayleigh but do not bear the exact name itself, as it is a relatively recent creation.
People
Brayleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brayleigh 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
Brayleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brayleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,364 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brayleigh 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 144,989 US residents.
Is Brayleigh a common name?
We classify Brayleigh as "Rare". It ranks above 94.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,382 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brayleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Brayleigh was 2017, when 197 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brayleigh is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brayleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brayleigh 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.
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.