Braylen Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAY-len / /ˈbreɪ.lən/English; American
Meaning
English: brave; American: combination of Bray and -len
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Braylen is derived from the name Bray, which has roots in Old English meaning 'broad' or 'wide.' The American origin reflects a modern trend of creating unique names by blending traditional names with suffixes like '-len.'
Trend Summary
Braylen reflects a growing trend of unique, modern names in the U.S.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Braylon
- Braylenne
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Braylen was first seen in the United States in 1991. Braylen has ranked as high as #582 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Braylen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Braylen (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 38 | |
| GA | 38 | |
| FL | 37 | |
| NC | 31 | |
| MI | 24 | |
| OH | 21 | |
| TN | 21 | |
| AL | 16 | |
| SC | 13 | |
| MS | 13 | |
| IN | 13 | |
| LA | 12 | |
| CA | 12 | |
| VA | 12 | |
| IL | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 56 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2004 | 107 |
| 2005 | 222 |
| 2006 | 276 |
| 2007 | 337 |
| 2008 | 449 |
| 2009 | 714 |
| 2010 | 798 |
| 2011 | 1,011 |
| 2012 | 964 |
| 2013 | 871 |
| 2014 | 759 |
| 2015 | 753 |
| 2016 | 702 |
| 2017 | 719 |
| 2018 | 622 |
| 2019 | 571 |
| 2020 | 582 |
| 2021 | 645 |
| 2022 | 542 |
| 2023 | 509 |
| 2024 | 411 |