Total births
376
Boys' name · since 1970
Brannen
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 376 babies named Brannen, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 376
- total births
- 1970–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Brannen sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 376 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Brannen recorded 376 times among boys since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2019.
- 376 total births
- 1970–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
376 boys have been named Brannen since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 376
- total births
- 1970–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Brannen was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
21 babies were named Brannen in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Brannen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Brannen splits its recorded history at 1998: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Brannen at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Brannen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2019
- Peak year (2002)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Brannen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Brannen's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Brannen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
57 births
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s
2000s
108 births
- 2010s
2010s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 122 births (32% of all-time use).
Brannen by state
Where Brannen concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 20 | 5.3% |
Georgia share of Brannen's total US births 5.3%
20 of 376 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brannen? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 376 babies named Brannen. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 21 births.
When was Brannen most popular? ▼
Brannen was most popular in the 1990s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Brannen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brannen are Georgia (20 births).
How long has the name Brannen been used? ▼
Brannen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 50 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Brannen? ▼
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 Brannen's data
- Brannen's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (122 total births) through the 2010s (53) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Brannens (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Brannen
Nearby Names Like Brannen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brannen
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 Brannen side by side: Brannen vs Brandon Brannen vs Bradley Brannen vs Brayden
Related Names
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, 1970–2019 (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. "Brannen: Baby Name Since 1970 - 376 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brannen. 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 Brannen 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.