Total births
500
Boys' name · since 1997
Braelon
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 500 babies named Braelon, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5562
- among boys today
- 500
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Braelon currently ranks #5562 among boys' names in America, with 500 babies recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Braelon recorded 500 times among boys since 1997, holding rank #5562 nationally today, ahead of 61% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #5562 among boys today
- 500 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Braelon is currently the #5562 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 500 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5562
- among boys today
- 500
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Braelon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5562
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Braelon was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
47 babies were named Braelon in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Braelon compares
500 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Braelon's all-time total is 36% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braelon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 500 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braelon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Braelon's full recorded timeline at 2012, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2010 peak of 47 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Braelon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#5,562
Active since
1997
Braelon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Braelon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braelon's strongest decade.
198 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Braelon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s
2000s
189 births
- 2010s
2010s
198 births
- 2020s
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 198 births (40% of all-time use).
How Braelon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Braelon's total volume
Braelon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braelon by state
Where Braelon concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 67 | 13.4% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Braelon's total US births 13.4%
Even split
67 of 500 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braelon? ▼
500 babies have been named Braelon since 1997. It currently ranks #5562 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 47 births.
When was Braelon most popular? ▼
Braelon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 198 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Braelon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braelon are Texas (67 births), Indiana (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Braelon been used? ▼
Braelon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braelon? ▼
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 Braelon's data
- Braelon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (198 total births) through the 2020s (100) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Braelons (67 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 Braelon
Nearby Names Like Braelon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braelon
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 Braelon side by side: Braelon vs Brandon Braelon vs Bradley Braelon vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braelon
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, 1997–2025 (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. "Braelon: #5562 Boys' Name - 500 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braelon. 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 Braelon 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.