Total births
531
Unisex name · since 1996
Bralyn
Bralyn has 531 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10314
- among boys today
- 531
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Bralyn is the #10314 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 531 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Bralyn recorded 531 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #10314 nationally today, ahead of 28% 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 1996 to 2025.
- #10314 among boys today
- 531 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 28% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Bralyn is currently the #10314 unisex name in America, more common than 28% of boys - 531 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10314
- among boys today
- 531
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Bralyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10314
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 28% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Bralyn was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
50 babies were named Bralyn in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Bralyn compares
531 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Bralyn's all-time total is 45% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bralyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 531 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bralyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Bralyn splits its recorded history at 2012: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1999 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Bralyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#10,314
Active since
1996
Bralyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Bralyn popularity over time - girls
331 total births recorded since 1995 (Bralyn as girls' name)
Bralyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bralyn's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Bralyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
- 2000s
2000s
196 births
- 2010s
2010s
258 births
- 2020s 63
2020s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 258 births (49% of all-time use).
How Bralyn 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 Bralyn's total volume
Bralyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bralyn by state
Where Bralyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 42 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 17 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Bralyn's total US births 7.9%
Even split
42 of 531 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bralyn? ▼
531 babies have been named Bralyn since 1996. It currently ranks #10314 among boys. The peak year was 2011 with 50 births.
When was Bralyn most popular? ▼
Bralyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Bralyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bralyn are Texas (42 births), Ohio (17 births), Louisiana (10 births).
Is Bralyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Bralyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 531 births, and as a girl's name it has 331 births.
How long has the name Bralyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bralyn since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Bralyn? ▼
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 Bralyn's data
- Bralyn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (258 total births); usage has since declined to 63 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Bralyns (42 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 Bralyn
Nearby Names Like Bralyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bralyn
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 Bralyn side by side: Bralyn vs Brandon Bralyn vs Bradley Bralyn vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bralyn
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, 1996–2025 (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. "Bralyn: #10314 Unisex Name - 531 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bralyn. 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 Bralyn 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.