Branson
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Branson since 1912 — 8,231 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Branson
Branson is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,222 in 2025 with 165 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 8,231 American babies have been named Branson. Its peak came in 2014, when 377 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 Branson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Branson 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 | — | — | 165 | #1,222 |
| 2024 | — | — | 196 | #1,099 |
| 2023 | — | — | 197 | #1,089 |
| 2022 | — | — | 222 | #1,002 |
| 2021 | — | — | 244 | #927 |
| 2020 | — | — | 258 | #875 |
| 2019 | — | — | 281 | #811 |
| 2018 | — | — | 302 | #770 |
| 2017 | — | — | 332 | #723 |
| 2016 | — | — | 368 | #682 |
| 2015 | — | — | 363 | #694 |
| 2014 | — | — | 377 | #675 |
| 2013 | — | — | 355 | #679 |
| 2012 | — | — | 343 | #691 |
| 2011 | — | — | 310 | #732 |
| 2010 | — | — | 248 | #854 |
| 2009 | — | — | 273 | #812 |
| 2008 | — | — | 244 | #871 |
| 2007 | — | — | 217 | #912 |
| 2006 | — | — | 227 | #873 |
| 2005 | — | — | 180 | #967 |
| 2004 | — | — | 177 | #949 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,153 | 155 | #1,017 |
| 2002 | — | — | 151 | #1,019 |
| 2001 | — | — | 151 | #1,004 |
| 2000 | — | — | 152 | #979 |
| 1995 | — | — | 126 | #988 |
| 1990 | — | — | 36 | #2,050 |
| 1985 | — | — | 33 | #1,799 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,457 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,463 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,886 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,584 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,118 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,229 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,602 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,385 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,505 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,709 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,062 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,455 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,524 |
| 1915 | — | — | 9 | #2,651 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Branson mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Branson in 2025?
Branson ranked #1,222 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 165 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Branson?
8,231 babies have been named Branson in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Branson most popular?
Branson peaked in 2014, when 377 newborns received the name.
Is Branson a boy or girl name?
Branson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Branson rising or falling?
Branson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.