Total births
10,972
Unisex name · since 1991
Braelyn
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 10,972 babies named Braelyn, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1074
- among girls today
- 10,972
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
10,972 babies have been named Braelyn since 1991, making it today's #1074 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Braelyn recorded 10,972 times among girls since 1991, holding rank #1074 nationally today, ahead of 94% of girls, 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 1991 to 2025.
- #1074 among girls today
- 10,972 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 94% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braelyn is currently the #1074 unisex name in America, more common than 94% of girls - 10,972 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1074
- among girls today
- 10,972
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Braelyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1074
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 94% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Braelyn was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
735 babies were named Braelyn in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Braelyn compares
10,972 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
Braelyn's all-time total is 29x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braelyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 10,972 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 735 | 48 | 19,840 |
Braelyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braelyn's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 85% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 15%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 13 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 735, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braelyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#1,074
Active since
1991
Braelyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 735
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Braelyn popularity over time - boys
1,342 total births recorded since 2000 (Braelyn as boys' name)
Braelyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braelyn's strongest decade.
6,329 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Braelyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 233
1990s
233 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,550 births
- 2010s
2010s
6,329 births
- 2020s 1,860
2020s
1,860 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 6,329 births (58% of all-time use).
How Braelyn 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 Braelyn's total volume
Braelyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Braelyn by state
Where Braelyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 787 | 7.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 569 | 5.2% |
| #3 | California | | 505 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 460 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 452 | 4.1% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 406 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 405 | 3.7% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 393 | 3.6% |
Texas share of Braelyn's total US births 7.2%
Even split
787 of 10,972 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 47 reporting states.
Braelyn appears in 47 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braelyn? ▼
Braelyn has been given to 10,972 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1074 as of the latest data. 735 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Braelyn most popular? ▼
Braelyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 6,329 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Braelyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braelyn are Texas (787 births), Florida (569 births), California (505 births).
Is Braelyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Braelyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 10,972 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,342 births.
How long has the name Braelyn been used? ▼
Braelyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braelyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandy, Brandi, Brandie, Braelynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Braelyn's data
- Braelyn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (6,329 total births); usage has since declined to 1,860 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Braelyns (787 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 Braelyn
Nearby Names Like Braelyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braelyn
Brandy Girl
#3242 106,559 births
Brandi Girl
#4318 101,906 births
Brandie Girl
#12356 15,839 births
Braelynn Girl
#810 9,829 births
Braylee Girl
#1178 6,842 births
Compare Braelyn side by side: Braelyn vs Brandy Braelyn vs Brandi Braelyn vs Brandie
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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, 1991–2025 (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. "Braelyn: #1074 Unisex Name - 10,972 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braelyn. 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 Braelyn 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.