Total births
69
Girls' name · since 1998
Branae
Branae has 69 recorded births since 1998 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 69
- total births
- 1998–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Branae sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 69 recorded since 1998.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Branae has been recorded 69 times among girls since 1998, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2011.
- 69 total births
- 1998–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
69 girls have been named Branae since 1998, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 69
- total births
- 1998–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Branae was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
11 babies were named Branae in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Branae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Branae's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Branae at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Branae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2011
- Peak year (2006)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Branae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Branae's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Branae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 45 births (65% of all-time use).
Branae by state
Where Branae concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 7.2% |
Texas share of Branae's total US births 7.2%
5 of 69 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Branae? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 69 babies named Branae. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 11 births.
When was Branae most popular? ▼
Branae was most popular in the 2000s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Branae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Branae are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Branae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Branae since 1998 -- 14 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Branae? ▼
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 Branae's data
- Branae's decade-level peak was the 2000s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Branaes (5 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 Branae
Nearby Names Like Branae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Branae
Brandy Girl
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Brandi Girl
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Brandie Girl
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Braelyn Girl
#1074 10,972 births
Braelynn Girl
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Compare Branae side by side: Branae vs Brandy Branae vs Brandi Branae vs Brandie
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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, 1998–2011 (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. "Branae: Baby Name Since 1998 - 69 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/branae. 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 Branae 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.