Total births
384
Unisex name · since 1995
Braelin
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 384 babies named Braelin, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11484
- among boys today
- 384
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Braelin currently ranks #11484 among unisex names in America, with 384 babies recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Braelin has been recorded 384 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #11484 nationally and more common than 20% of boys, 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 1995 to 2025.
- #11484 among boys today
- 384 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 20% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braelin is currently the #11484 unisex name in America, more common than 20% of boys - 384 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11484
- among boys today
- 384
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Braelin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11484
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 20% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Braelin was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
28 babies were named Braelin in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Braelin compares
384 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Braelin's all-time total is 5% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braelin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 384 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braelin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braelin's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braelin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#11,484
Active since
1995
Braelin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Braelin popularity over time - girls
254 total births recorded since 1997 (Braelin as girls' name)
Braelin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braelin's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Braelin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
126 births
- 2010s
2010s
164 births
- 2020s
2020s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 164 births (43% of all-time use).
Braelin by state
Where Braelin concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Braelin's total US births 1.3%
5 of 384 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braelin? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 384 babies named Braelin. Today it holds rank #11484 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 28 births.
When was Braelin most popular? ▼
Braelin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Braelin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braelin are Texas (5 births).
Is Braelin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Braelin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 384 births, and as a girl's name it has 254 births.
How long has the name Braelin been used? ▼
Braelin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braelin? ▼
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 Braelin's data
- Braelin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (164 total births) through the 2020s (73) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Braelins (5 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 Braelin
Nearby Names Like Braelin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braelin
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 Braelin side by side: Braelin vs Brandon Braelin vs Bradley Braelin vs Brayden
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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, 1995–2025 (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. "Braelin: #11484 Unisex Name - 384 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braelin. 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 Braelin 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.