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 |
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TX | 38 | |
GA | 38 | |
FL | 37 | |
NC | 31 | |
MI | 24 | |
OH | 21 | |
TN | 21 | |
AL | 16 | |
IN | 13 | |
SC | 13 | |
MS | 13 | |
IL | 12 | |
LA | 12 | |
CA | 12 | |
VA | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |