Brayan
Every Brayan since 1979 — 16,558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brayan
Brayan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #768 in 2025 with 334 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 16,558 American babies have been named Brayan. Its peak came in 2006, when 1,151 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Brayan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brayan 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 | — | — | 334 | #768 |
| 2024 | — | — | 369 | #718 |
| 2023 | — | — | 284 | #852 |
| 2022 | — | — | 323 | #783 |
| 2021 | — | — | 252 | #910 |
| 2020 | — | — | 265 | #858 |
| 2019 | — | — | 270 | #835 |
| 2018 | — | — | 271 | #824 |
| 2017 | — | — | 347 | #705 |
| 2016 | — | — | 415 | #641 |
| 2015 | — | — | 462 | #596 |
| 2014 | — | — | 498 | #552 |
| 2013 | — | — | 525 | #510 |
| 2012 | — | — | 531 | #501 |
| 2011 | — | — | 638 | #428 |
| 2010 | — | — | 788 | #370 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,758 | 887 | #352 |
| 2008 | — | — | 993 | #331 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,166 | 1,061 | #310 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,151 | #294 |
| 2005 | — | — | 978 | #326 |
| 2004 | — | — | 891 | #336 |
| 2003 | — | — | 806 | #347 |
| 2002 | — | — | 761 | #355 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,773 | 541 | #448 |
| 2000 | — | — | 480 | #486 |
| 1995 | — | — | 112 | #1,063 |
| 1990 | — | — | 51 | #1,618 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,426 |
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Famous people named Brayan
- Brayan Beckeles Soccer player · b. 1985
- Brayan Perea Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brayan in 2025?
Brayan ranked #768 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 334 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brayan?
16,558 babies have been named Brayan in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brayan most popular?
Brayan peaked in 2006, when 1,151 newborns received the name.
Is Brayan a boy or girl name?
Brayan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brayan rising or falling?
Brayan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brayan?
Well-known people named Brayan include Brayan Beckeles (soccer player), Brayan Perea (soccer player).