Braylon
A male given name originating as a coinage, variant of Braylen.
Every Braylon since 1981 — 18,959 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braylon
Braylon is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #848 in 2025 with 289 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 18,959 American babies have been named Braylon. Its peak came in 2009, when 1,702 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 Braylon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braylon 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 | #15,326 | 289 | #848 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,763 | 359 | #732 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,736 | 437 | #634 |
| 2022 | — | — | 491 | #583 |
| 2021 | — | — | 624 | #479 |
| 2020 | — | — | 526 | #537 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,546 | 446 | #613 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,948 | 499 | #554 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,090 | 629 | #474 |
| 2016 | 8 | #11,972 | 738 | #425 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,688 | 813 | #392 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,137 | 833 | #378 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,184 | 1,049 | #317 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,827 | 1,253 | #278 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,274 | 1,532 | #234 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,473 | 1,473 | #237 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,940 | 1,695 | #218 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,800 | 1,388 | #254 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,169 | 818 | #376 |
| 2006 | — | — | 753 | #400 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,064 | 818 | #360 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,473 | 272 | #705 |
| 2003 | — | — | 156 | #1,013 |
| 2002 | — | — | 118 | #1,186 |
| 2001 | — | — | 83 | #1,472 |
| 2000 | — | — | 98 | #1,314 |
| 1995 | — | — | 51 | #1,737 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,633 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,207 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Braylon mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, variant of Braylen.
How popular is the name Braylon in 2025?
Braylon ranked #848 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 289 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braylon?
18,959 babies have been named Braylon in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braylon most popular?
Braylon peaked in 2009, when 1,702 newborns received the name.
Is Braylon a boy or girl name?
Braylon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braylon rising or falling?
Braylon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.