Brayshaun
A modern masculine name derived from the Irish surname Bray and the Hebrew name Shawn meaning "brave" or "courageous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Brayshaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brayshaun today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brayshaun births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brayshaun. 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 Brayshaun. 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
#12,491
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Brayshaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brayshaun 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 Brayshaun 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 Brayshaun
The name Brayshaun is a relatively modern creation, with its origins rooted in a blend of cultural influences from various regions. It does not have a direct etymological link to any specific language or historical period, but rather represents a unique amalgamation of sounds and syllables that have gained popularity in recent times.
While the name Brayshaun does not appear in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, its components can be traced to different linguistic sources. The prefix "Bray" is reminiscent of the word "bray," which is an onomatopoeic term used to describe the sound made by certain animals, particularly donkeys or mules. This could potentially suggest a connection to nature or the natural world.
The latter part of the name, "shaun," bears resemblance to the more traditional Irish name "Seán" or the English equivalent "Sean," which means "God is gracious" or "God's gift." This element may have been incorporated to imbue the name with a sense of spirituality or divine favor.
As for early recorded examples and notable individuals bearing the name Brayshaun, the historical records are limited due to its relatively recent emergence. However, a few individuals have become associated with this unique moniker:
1. Brayshaun Sutton, an American football player born in the late 1990s, who played for various college teams in the United States.
2. Brayshaun Hollie, an American high school basketball player from the early 2000s, who received recognition for his athletic achievements.
3. Brayshaun Jackson, a musician and rapper from the early 2010s, known for his contributions to the hip-hop scene in his local community.
4. Brayshaun Williams, an entrepreneur and business owner from the late 2000s, who founded a successful technology startup company.
5. Brayshaun Thompson, an artist and painter from the early 2000s, recognized for his unique style and exhibitions featuring abstract and contemporary works.
While the name Brayshaun may lack a deep-rooted historical lineage, its uniqueness and modern interpretation have allowed it to carve its own niche in contemporary culture, with individuals bearing this moniker leaving their mark across various fields and disciplines.
People
Brayshaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brayshaun 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
Brayshaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brayshaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brayshaun 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 Brayshaun a common name?
We classify Brayshaun 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 Brayshaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Brayshaun was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brayshaun 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 Brayshaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brayshaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brayshaun 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 Brayshaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brayshaun 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 Brayshaun 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 common is the name Brayshaun?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Brayshaun, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.