Total births
42
Girls' name · since 1975
Branwen
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 42 babies named Branwen, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 1975–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Branwen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 42 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Branwen recorded 42 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2019.
- 42 total births
- 1975–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
42 girls have been named Branwen since 1975, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 42
- total births
- 1975–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Branwen was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
6 babies were named Branwen in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Branwen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Branwen's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Branwen at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Branwen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2019
- Peak year (1975)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Branwen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Branwen's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Branwen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
20 births
- 2010s
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 20 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Branwen? ▼
42 babies have been named Branwen since 1975. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1975 with 6 births.
When was Branwen most popular? ▼
Branwen was most popular in the 2000s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
How long has the name Branwen been used? ▼
Branwen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 45 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Branwen? ▼
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 Branwen's data
- Branwen's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (20 total births) through the 2010s (16) -- 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 Branwen
Nearby Names Like Branwen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Branwen
Brandy Girl
#3242 106,559 births
Brandi Girl
#4318 101,906 births
Brandie Girl
#12356 15,839 births
Braelyn Girl
#1074 10,972 births
Braelynn Girl
#810 9,829 births
Compare Branwen side by side: Branwen vs Brandy Branwen vs Brandi Branwen vs Brandie
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, 1975–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Branwen: Baby Name Since 1975 - 42 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/branwen. 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 Branwen 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.