Brown Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBROWN / /braʊn/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: brown-haired; Scottish: dark-skinned
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Brown originated in medieval England and Scotland as a nickname for someone with brown hair or a dark complexion. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name became popular in the 19th century and has remained in use as a first name into modern times. Brown is also associated with various cultural and historical figures.
Trend Summary
The name Brown has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often used more as a surname than a first name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brown was first seen in the United States in 1881. Brown has ranked as high as #818 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Brown has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brown (1940)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 14 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 12 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 12 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 17 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 26 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1915 | 38 |
| 1916 | 45 |
| 1917 | 41 |
| 1918 | 55 |
| 1919 | 38 |
| 1920 | 36 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 50 |
| 1923 | 35 |
| 1924 | 34 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1926 | 32 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 28 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |