Total births
284
Boys' name · since 1995
Brayam
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 284 babies named Brayam, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13004
- among boys today
- 284
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Brayam is the #13004 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 284 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Brayam recorded 284 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #13004 nationally today, ahead of 9% of boys, 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 1995 to 2025.
- #13004 among boys today
- 284 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 9% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Brayam is currently the #13004 boys' name in America, more common than 9% of boys - 284 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #13004
- among boys today
- 284
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Brayam vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#13004
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 9% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Brayam was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
29 babies were named Brayam in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Brayam compares
284 45th percentile among 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
Brayam's all-time total is 23% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Brayam | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 284 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Brayam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brayam's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2014, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brayam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#13,004
Active since
1995
Brayam popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Brayam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Brayam's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Brayam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
202 births
- 2010s 41
2010s
41 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 202 births (71% of all-time use).
Brayam by state
Where Brayam concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 9.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 9 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 2.1% |
California share of Brayam's total US births 9.2%
Even split
26 of 284 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brayam? ▼
Brayam has been given to 284 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #13004 as of the latest data. 29 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Brayam most popular? ▼
Brayam was most popular in the 2000s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Brayam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brayam are California (26 births), Texas (9 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Brayam been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Brayam since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Brayam? ▼
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 Brayam's data
- Brayam's decade-level peak was the 2000s (202 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Brayams (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Brayam
Nearby Names Like Brayam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brayam
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 Brayam side by side: Brayam vs Brandon Brayam vs Bradley Brayam vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Brayam
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, 1995–2025 (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. "Brayam: #13004 Boys' Name - 284 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brayam. 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 Brayam 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.