Total births
2,552
Girls' name · since 1959
Bracha
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 2,552 babies named Bracha, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1998
- among girls today
- 2,552
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Bracha is the #1998 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,552 recorded since 1959.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bracha has been recorded 2,552 times among girls since 1959, currently ranked #1998 nationally and more common than 89% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2025.
- #1998 among girls today
- 2,552 born since 1959
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bracha is currently the #1998 girls' name in America, more common than 89% of girls - 2,552 born since 1959, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1998
- among girls today
- 2,552
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
Bracha vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1998
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 89% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Bracha was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
109 babies were named Bracha in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Bracha compares
2,552 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bracha's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bracha | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,552 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 109 | 48 | 19,840 |
Bracha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bracha's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 109, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bracha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#1,998
Active since
1959
Bracha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 109
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Bracha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bracha's strongest decade.
736 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Bracha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 83
1970s
83 births
- 1980s 220
1980s
220 births
- 1990s
1990s
393 births
- 2000s
2000s
555 births
- 2010s
2010s
736 births
- 2020s
2020s
553 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 736 births (29% of all-time use).
How Bracha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Bracha's total volume
Bracha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Bracha by state
Where Bracha concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,282 | 50.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 704 | 27.6% |
| #3 | California | | 16 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.2% |
New York share of Bracha's total US births 50.2%
Even split
1,282 of 2,552 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bracha? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 2,552 babies named Bracha. Today it holds rank #1998 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 109 births.
When was Bracha most popular? ▼
Bracha was most popular in the 2010s decade with 736 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Bracha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bracha are New York (1,282 births), New Jersey (704 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Bracha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bracha since 1959 -- 67 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Bracha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandy, Brandi, Brandie, Braelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bracha's data
- Bracha's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (736 total births) through the 2020s (553) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Brachas (1,282 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bracha
Nearby Names Like Bracha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bracha
Brandy Girl
#3242 106,559 births
Brandi Girl
#4318 101,906 births
Brandie Girl
#12356 15,839 births
Braelyn Girl
#1074 10,972 births
Braelynn Girl
#810 9,829 births
Compare Bracha side by side: Bracha vs Brandy Bracha vs Brandi Bracha vs Brandie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bracha
Geraldine #1997
211,349 births · Peak 1930
Jaylynn #1999
9,348 births · Peak 2009
Romee #1996
541 births · Peak 2024
Mayte #2000
3,503 births · Peak 2006
Alessi #1995
635 births · Peak 2021
Rania #2001
3,135 births · Peak 2006
Adilynn #1994
3,252 births · Peak 2015
Sianna #2002
2,052 births · Peak 2024
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1959–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bracha: #1998 Girls' Name - 2,552 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bracha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bracha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.