Total births
8,226
Boys' name · since 1912
Branson
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 8,226 babies named Branson, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1101
- among boys today
- 8,226
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
8,226 babies have been named Branson since 1912, making it today's #1101 boys' name.
Branson has 8,226 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1101 as of the latest data, more common than 92% 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 1912 to 2025.
- #1101 among boys today
- 8,226 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Branson is currently the #1101 boys' name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 8,226 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1101
- among boys today
- 8,226
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Branson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1101
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Branson was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
377 babies were named Branson in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Branson compares
8,226 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
Branson's all-time total is 22x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Branson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 8,226 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 377 | 23 | 22,252 |
Branson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Branson splits its recorded history at 1978: 96% of all births land in the more recent half, 4% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 377 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Branson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#1,101
Active since
1912
Branson popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 377
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Branson popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2003 (Branson as girls' name)
Branson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Branson's strongest decade.
3,279 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Branson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 36
1910s
36 births
- 1920s 54
1920s
54 births
- 1930s 44
1930s
44 births
- 1940s 41
1940s
41 births
- 1950s 48
1950s
48 births
- 1960s 46
1960s
46 births
- 1970s 132
1970s
132 births
- 1980s 306
1980s
306 births
- 1990s 1,031
1990s
1,031 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,927 births
- 2010s
2010s
3,279 births
- 2020s 1,282
2020s
1,282 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 3,279 births (40% of all-time use).
How Branson 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 Branson's total volume
Branson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Branson by state
Where Branson concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 878 | 10.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 481 | 5.8% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 419 | 5.1% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 370 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 355 | 4.3% |
| #6 | California | | 351 | 4.3% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 341 | 4.1% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 330 | 4.0% |
Texas share of Branson's total US births 10.7%
Even split
878 of 8,226 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 35 reporting states.
Branson appears in 35 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Branson? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 8,226 babies named Branson. Today it holds rank #1101 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 377 births.
When was Branson most popular? ▼
Branson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 3,279 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Branson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Branson are Texas (878 births), Ohio (481 births), North Carolina (419 births).
How long has the name Branson been used? ▼
Branson has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Branson? ▼
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 Branson's data
- Branson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (3,279 total births) through the 2020s (1,282) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Bransons (878 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 Branson
Nearby Names Like Branson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Branson
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 Branson side by side: Branson vs Brandon Branson vs Bradley Branson vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Branson
Carmine #1100
13,950 births · Peak 2006
Kaleo #1102
2,252 births · Peak 2025
Toby #1099
34,846 births · Peak 1975
Duncan #1103
21,219 births · Peak 1997
Kody #1098
23,762 births · Peak 1993
Andreas #1104
8,630 births · Peak 2006
Danilo #1097
4,674 births · Peak 2022
Yasir #1105
3,267 births · Peak 2019
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Branson: #1101 Boys' Name - 8,226 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/branson. 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 Branson 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.