Total births
137
Girls' name · since 1984
Branna
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 137 babies named Branna, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 137
- total births
- 1984–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Branna sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 137 recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Branna has been recorded 137 times among girls since 1984, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2016.
- 137 total births
- 1984–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
137 girls have been named Branna since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 137
- total births
- 1984–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Branna was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
11 babies were named Branna in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Branna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Branna splits its recorded history at 2000: 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 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Branna at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Branna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2016
- Peak year (1998)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Branna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Branna's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Branna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
62 births
- 2000s
2000s
42 births
- 2010s
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 62 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Branna? ▼
137 babies have been named Branna since 1984. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1998 with 11 births.
When was Branna most popular? ▼
Branna was most popular in the 1990s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
How long has the name Branna been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Branna since 1984 -- 33 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Branna? ▼
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 Branna's data
- Branna's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (62 total births) through the 2010s (27) -- 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 Branna
Nearby Names Like Branna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Branna
Brandy Girl
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Brandi Girl
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Brandie Girl
#12356 15,839 births
Braelyn Girl
#1074 10,972 births
Braelynn Girl
#810 9,829 births
Compare Branna side by side: Branna vs Brandy Branna vs Brandi Branna 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, 1984–2016 (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. "Branna: Baby Name Since 1984 - 137 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/branna. 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 Branna 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.