Braylan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAY-lan / /ˈbreɪ.lən/English; Irish
Meaning
Braylan (English) - variant of Braden; Braylan (Irish) - descendant of Brághainn
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Braylan is often considered a modern variant of Braden, which has roots in Old English meaning 'broad valley.' In Irish culture, it connects to the surname Brághainn, indicating lineage or descent, reflecting the importance of ancestry in Irish naming traditions.
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Variants
- Braylen
- Braylon
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Braylan was first seen in the United States in 1990. Braylan has ranked as high as #1244 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Braylan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Braylan (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2007 | 59 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 90 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 102 |
| 2012 | 72 |
| 2013 | 88 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 29 |