Brayson
A male given name of modern usage.
Every Brayson since 1994 — 3,161 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brayson
Brayson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,397 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,161 American babies have been named Brayson. Its peak came in 2017, when 218 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 Brayson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brayson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2,397 |
| 2024 | 91 | #1,796 |
| 2023 | 76 | #2,002 |
| 2022 | 116 | #1,541 |
| 2021 | 148 | #1,280 |
| 2020 | 155 | #1,216 |
| 2019 | 191 | #1,067 |
| 2018 | 191 | #1,060 |
| 2017 | 218 | #955 |
| 2016 | 214 | #963 |
| 2015 | 188 | #1,058 |
| 2014 | 213 | #981 |
| 2013 | 174 | #1,077 |
| 2012 | 181 | #1,053 |
| 2011 | 175 | #1,071 |
| 2010 | 152 | #1,183 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1,498 |
| 2008 | 89 | #1,711 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1,956 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1,921 |
| 2005 | 74 | #1,775 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2,533 |
| 2003 | 32 | #2,998 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,109 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,143 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,075 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,920 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brayson mean?
A male given name of modern usage.
How popular is the name Brayson in 2025?
Brayson ranked #2,397 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brayson?
3,161 babies have been named Brayson in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brayson most popular?
Brayson peaked in 2017, when 218 newborns received the name.
Is Brayson a boy or girl name?
Brayson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brayson rising or falling?
Brayson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.