Total births
3,147
Unisex name · since 1988
Braylin
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 3,147 babies named Braylin, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1990
- among boys today
- 3,147
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Braylin is the #1990 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 3,147 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Braylin recorded 3,147 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #1990 nationally today, ahead of 86% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #1990 among boys today
- 3,147 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braylin is currently the #1990 unisex name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 3,147 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1990
- among boys today
- 3,147
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Braylin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1990
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Braylin was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
220 babies were named Braylin in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Braylin compares
3,147 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Braylin's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braylin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,147 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 220 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braylin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braylin's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 220, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braylin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#1,990
Active since
1988
Braylin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 220
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Braylin popularity over time - girls
1,638 total births recorded since 1995 (Braylin as girls' name)
Braylin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braylin's strongest decade.
1,730 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Braylin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 129
1990s
129 births
- 2000s
2000s
697 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,730 births
- 2020s 573
2020s
573 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,730 births (55% of all-time use).
How Braylin 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 Braylin's total volume
Braylin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braylin by state
Where Braylin concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 244 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 208 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 205 | 6.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 194 | 6.2% |
| #5 | Florida | | 132 | 4.2% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 130 | 4.1% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 129 | 4.1% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 127 | 4.0% |
Georgia share of Braylin's total US births 7.8%
Even split
244 of 3,147 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Braylin appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braylin? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 3,147 babies named Braylin. Today it holds rank #1990 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 220 births.
When was Braylin most popular? ▼
Braylin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,730 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Braylin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braylin are Georgia (244 births), Ohio (208 births), Michigan (205 births).
Is Braylin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Braylin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,147 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,638 births.
How long has the name Braylin been used? ▼
Braylin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 38 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braylin? ▼
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 Braylin's data
- Braylin's decade-level peak was the 2010s (1,730 total births); usage has since declined to 573 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Braylins (244 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 Braylin
Nearby Names Like Braylin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braylin
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 Braylin side by side: Braylin vs Brandon Braylin vs Bradley Braylin vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braylin
Brighton #1989
3,013 births · Peak 2012
Konnor #1991
5,767 births · Peak 2012
Calder #1988
2,166 births · Peak 2016
Yariel #1992
2,028 births · Peak 2010
Manolo #1987
1,524 births · Peak 2025
Fischer #1993
2,158 births · Peak 2015
Shulem #1986
1,584 births · Peak 2023
Kemari #1994
1,585 births · Peak 2009
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1988–2025 (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. "Braylin: #1990 Unisex Name - 3,147 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braylin. 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 Braylin 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 June 2026.