Braulio Boy

Popularity: #870 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BROW-lee-oh /ˈbɹaʊ.lioʊ/

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Spanish: 'brave'; Portuguese: 'spear'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Braulio has its roots in the Latin name "Braulius," which is believed to derive from the ancient Roman family name "Brutus." The etymology suggests a connection to the Latin word "brutus," meaning "heavy" or "dull," although the name has evolved over time. The transition into the modern form "Braulio" occurred through the influence of various languages, including the adaptation into Spanish and Portuguese, where it became more prevalent in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.

Historically, the name Braulio is associated with Saint Braulio of Saragossa, a prominent figure in the early Christian church who lived during the 7th century. He was a bishop known for his contributions to the spread of Christianity in Spain and for his role in the Council of Toledo in 633.

His legacy is commemorated in various hagiographies and liturgical texts, which helped to solidify the name's significance in Christian tradition. The name was also recorded in various medieval texts, further embedding it within the cultural and religious landscape of the time.

Culturally, Braulio has been linked to themes of strength and resilience, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various regions, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where it carries connotations of nobility and virtue.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Braulito" have emerged, often used affectionately in familial contexts. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its historical associations and the reverence for figures like Saint Braulio, which have contributed to its lasting presence in cultural memory.

Famous people named Braulio

In this section, you will find notable people named Braulio. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Braulio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Braulio Estima is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner best known for winning multiple world championships and his work as a coach.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Braulio, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Braulio. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Braulio was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Braulio has ranked as high as #1749 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Braulio has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Braulio is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Braulio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Braulio.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 68 68
2024 85 85
2023 73 73
2022 95 95
2021 63 63
2020 69 69
2019 86 86
2018 89 89
2017 74 74
2016 92 92
2015 99 99
2014 74 74
2013 88 88
2012 108 108
2011 111 111
2010 130 130
2009 123 123
2008 134 134
2007 170 170
2006 193 193
2005 248 248
2004 208 208
2003 123 123
2002 151 151
2001 132 132
2000 136 136
1999 112 112
1998 128 128
1997 82 82
1996 112 112
1995 114 114
1994 97 97
1993 88 88
1992 89 89
1991 100 100
1990 73 73
1989 93 93
1988 69 69
1987 53 53
1986 32 32
1985 32 32
1984 31 31
1983 35 35
1982 26 26
1981 32 32
1980 36 36
1979 35 35
1978 31 31
1977 34 34
1976 41 41
1975 22 22
1974 30 30
1973 23 23
1972 25 25
1971 18 18
1970 17 17
1969 12 12
1968 12 12
1967 13 13
1966 10 10
1965 12 12
1964 9 9
1963 6 6
1962 10 10
1961 8 8
1960 6 6
1959 6 6
1958 10 10
1957 8 8
1956 6 6
1955 10 10
1954 11 11
1953 5 5
1952 9 9
1951 9 9
1950 11 11
1949 10 10
1948 7 7
1947 7 7
1945 13 13
1944 5 5
1943 9 9
1942 7 7
1941 11 11
1940 9 9
1939 8 8
1938 9 9
1937 5 5
1936 5 5
1933 7 7
1932 5 5
1931 9 9
1930 11 11
1929 12 12
1928 16 16
1927 8 8
1926 9 9
1924 8 8
1923 8 8
1921 7 7
1918 5 5
1917 5 5
1915 5 5

Top States for Braulio (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 27
51%
CA 26
49%