Total births
744
Unisex name · since 1995
Braylyn
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 744 babies named Braylyn, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7455
- among girls today
- 744
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
Braylyn currently ranks #7455 among unisex names in America, with 744 babies recorded since 1995.
Braylyn has 744 recorded births among girls since 1995, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7455 as of the latest data, more common than 58% of girls, 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 1995 to 2025.
- #7455 among girls today
- 744 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 58% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braylyn is currently the #7455 unisex name in America, more common than 58% of girls - 744 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7455
- among girls today
- 744
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
Braylyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7455
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 58% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Braylyn was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
53 babies were named Braylyn in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Braylyn compares
744 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Braylyn's all-time total is 95% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braylyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 744 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 48 | 19,840 |
Braylyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braylyn's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braylyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#7,455
Active since
1995
Braylyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Braylyn popularity over time - boys
570 total births recorded since 1997 (Braylyn as boys' name)
Braylyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braylyn's strongest decade.
380 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Braylyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
200 births
- 2010s
2010s
380 births
- 2020s 137
2020s
137 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 380 births (51% of all-time use).
How Braylyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Braylyn's total volume
Braylyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Braylyn by state
Where Braylyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Tennessee share of Braylyn's total US births 0.8%
Even split
6 of 744 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braylyn? ▼
Braylyn has been given to 744 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7455 as of the latest data. 53 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Braylyn most popular? ▼
Braylyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 380 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Braylyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braylyn are Tennessee (6 births), Alabama (5 births), California (5 births).
Is Braylyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Braylyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 744 births, and as a boy's name it has 570 births.
How long has the name Braylyn been used? ▼
Braylyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braylyn? ▼
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 Braylyn's data
- Braylyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (380 total births) through the 2020s (137) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Tennessee records the most Braylyns (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Braylyn
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braylyn
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Brandie Girl
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Braelyn Girl
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Braelynn Girl
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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, 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. "Braylyn: #7455 Unisex Name - 744 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braylyn. 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 Braylyn 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.