Total births
32
Boys' name · since 2008
Braelan
Since 2008, U.S. Social Security records show 32 babies named Braelan, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 32
- total births
- 2008–2010
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Braelan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 32 recorded since 2008.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Braelan has been recorded 32 times among boys since 2008, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2010.
- 32 total births
- 2008–2010 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
32 boys have been named Braelan since 2008, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2010.
- 32
- total births
- 2008–2010
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Braelan was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
13 babies were named Braelan in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Braelan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braelan's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braelan at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2008
Braelan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2010
- Peak year (2009)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Braelan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Braelan's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Braelan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
21 births
- 2010s
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 21 births (66% of all-time use).
Braelan by state
Where Braelan concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 18.8% |
Texas share of Braelan's total US births 18.8%
6 of 32 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braelan? ▼
Since 2008, Social Security records show 32 babies named Braelan. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 13 births.
When was Braelan most popular? ▼
Braelan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Braelan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braelan are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Braelan been used? ▼
Braelan has been recorded in Social Security data since 2008, spanning 3 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Braelan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandon, Bradley, Brayden, Brady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Braelan's data
- Braelan's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 2010s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Braelans (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Braelan
Nearby Names Like Braelan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braelan
Brandon Boy
#230 770,509 births
Bradley Boy
#362 313,008 births
Brayden Boy
#190 136,548 births
Brady Boy
#309 96,770 births
Brad Boy
#4077 83,060 births
Compare Braelan side by side: Braelan vs Brandon Braelan vs Bradley Braelan vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2008–2010 (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. "Braelan: Baby Name Since 2008 - 32 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braelan. 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 Braelan 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 July 2026.