Total births
217
Boys' name · since 2006
Braeson
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 217 babies named Braeson, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9553
- among boys today
- 217
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 33%
- more common than other boys
217 babies have been named Braeson since 2006, making it today's #9553 boys' name.
Braeson has 217 recorded births among boys since 2006, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9553 as of the latest data, more common than 33% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #9553 among boys today
- 217 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 33% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braeson is currently the #9553 boys' name in America, more common than 33% of boys - 217 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9553
- among boys today
- 217
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 33%
- more common than other boys
Braeson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9553
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 33% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Braeson was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
27 babies were named Braeson in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Braeson compares
217 40th percentile among 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
Braeson's all-time total is 41% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braeson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 217 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braeson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braeson's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2025, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2020 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braeson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#9,553
Active since
2006
Braeson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Braeson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braeson's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Braeson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s
2010s
118 births
- 2020s
2020s
83 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 118 births (54% of all-time use).
Braeson by state
Where Braeson concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Braeson's total US births 2.8%
6 of 217 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braeson? ▼
Since 2006, Social Security records show 217 babies named Braeson. Today it holds rank #9553 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 27 births.
When was Braeson most popular? ▼
Braeson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Braeson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braeson are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Braeson been used? ▼
Braeson has been recorded in Social Security data since 2006, spanning 20 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braeson? ▼
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 Braeson's data
- Braeson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (118 total births) through the 2020s (83) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Braesons (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 Braeson
Nearby Names Like Braeson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braeson
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 Braeson side by side: Braeson vs Brandon Braeson vs Bradley Braeson vs Brayden
Related Names
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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, 2006–2025 (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. "Braeson: #9553 Boys' Name - 217 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braeson. 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 Braeson 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.