Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1989
Braina
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Braina, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1989–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Braina is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 10 have been recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Braina recorded 10 times among girls since 1989, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 1993.
- 10 total births
- 1989–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Braina since 1989, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 10
- total births
- 1989–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Braina was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
5 babies were named Braina in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Braina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Braina splits its recorded history at 1993: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births).
Braina at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Braina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–1993
- Peak year (1989)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Braina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Braina's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Braina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braina? ▼
Braina has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1993. 5 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Braina most popular? ▼
Braina was most popular in the 1980s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Braina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Braina since 1989 -- 5 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Braina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandy, Brandi, Brandie, Braelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Braina's data
- Braina's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Braina
Nearby Names Like Braina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braina
Brandy Girl
#3242 106,559 births
Brandi Girl
#4318 101,906 births
Brandie Girl
#12356 15,839 births
Braelyn Girl
#1074 10,972 births
Braelynn Girl
#810 9,829 births
Compare Braina side by side: Braina vs Brandy Braina vs Brandi Braina vs Brandie
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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, 1989–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Braina: Baby Name Since 1989 - 10 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braina. 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 Braina 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.