Total births
1,063
Boys' name · since 1889
Branch
Branch has 1,063 recorded births since 1889 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3224
- among boys today
- 1,063
- born since 1889
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Branch currently ranks #3224 among boys' names in America, with 1,063 babies recorded since 1889.
Branch has 1,063 recorded births among boys since 1889, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3224 as of the latest data, more common than 77% 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 1889 to 2025.
- #3224 among boys today
- 1,063 born since 1889
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Branch is currently the #3224 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 1,063 born since 1889, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3224
- among boys today
- 1,063
- born since 1889
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Branch vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3224
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Branch was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
92 babies were named Branch in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Branch compares
1,063 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Branch's all-time total is 190% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Branch | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,063 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 92 | 23 | 22,252 |
Branch's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Branch's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1933, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 92, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Branch at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,224
Active since
1889
Branch popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 92
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Branch by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Branch's strongest decade.
420 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Branch births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1910s 29
1910s
29 births
- 1920s 57
1920s
57 births
- 1930s 36
1930s
36 births
- 1940s 26
1940s
26 births
- 1950s 21
1950s
21 births
- 1960s 35
1960s
35 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
- 2010s
2010s
420 births
- 2020s
2020s
330 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 420 births (40% of all-time use).
How Branch 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 Branch's total volume
Branch vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Branch by state
Where Branch concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 55 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 24 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Nebraska | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Oregon | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Branch's total US births 5.2%
Even split
55 of 1,063 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Branch appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Branch? ▼
Branch has been given to 1,063 babies in the U.S. since 1889, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3224 as of the latest data. 92 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Branch most popular? ▼
Branch was most popular in the 2010s decade with 420 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Branch most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Branch are Texas (55 births), Georgia (24 births), Missouri (17 births).
How long has the name Branch been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Branch since 1889 -- 137 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Branch? ▼
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 Branch's data
- Branch's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (420 total births) through the 2020s (330) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Branchs (55 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 Branch
Nearby Names Like Branch
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Branch
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 Branch side by side: Branch vs Brandon Branch vs Bradley Branch vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Branch
Florian #3223
3,691 births · Peak 1921
Einar #3225
1,563 births · Peak 1915
Burke #3222
4,118 births · Peak 2013
Adams #3226
1,230 births · Peak 1983
Elie #3221
3,015 births · Peak 2009
Gates #3227
455 births · Peak 2024
Wellington #3220
2,879 births · Peak 1922
Clancy #3228
1,425 births · Peak 2024
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, 1889–2025 (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. "Branch: #3224 Boys' Name - 1,063 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/branch. 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 Branch 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.