Braley
Every Braley since 1993 — 327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braley
Braley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,321 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 327 American babies have been named Braley. Its peak came in 2011, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Braley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,321 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,683 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,587 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,704 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,074 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,512 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,211 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,589 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,361 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,122 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,584 | — | — |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,558 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,667 | 5 | #12,392 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,278 | — | — |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,574 | — | — |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,691 | — | — |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,856 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,471 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,163 | 6 | #11,099 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,935 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,248 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,826 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,559 | — | — |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,750 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,765 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #11,971 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,658 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braley in 2025?
Braley ranked #15,321 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braley?
327 babies have been named Braley in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braley most popular?
Braley peaked in 2011, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Braley a boy or girl name?
Braley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braley rising or falling?
Braley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.