Brayson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAY-sun / /ˈbreɪsən/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: son of Brice; Scottish: descendant of Brice
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Brayson is derived from the surname Brice, which means 'son of Brice.' The name Brice itself has roots in Latin, meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled.' In Scottish tradition, it signifies a lineage or descent from someone named Brice.
Trend Summary
Brayson has seen a rise in usage as a modern alternative to traditional names.
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Variants
- Braycen
- Braysonn
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brayson was first seen in the United States in 1994. Brayson has ranked as high as #1168 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Brayson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brayson (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| LA | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 43 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 72 |
| 2008 | 89 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 152 |
| 2011 | 175 |
| 2012 | 181 |
| 2013 | 174 |
| 2014 | 213 |
| 2015 | 188 |
| 2016 | 214 |
| 2017 | 218 |
| 2018 | 191 |
| 2019 | 191 |
| 2020 | 155 |
| 2021 | 148 |
| 2022 | 115 |
| 2023 | 76 |
| 2024 | 89 |