Total births
625
Boys' name · since 2003
Braysen
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 625 babies named Braysen, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5822
- among boys today
- 625
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Braysen is the #5822 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 625 recorded since 2003.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Braysen has been recorded 625 times among boys since 2003, currently ranked #5822 nationally and more common than 59% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #5822 among boys today
- 625 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braysen is currently the #5822 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 625 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5822
- among boys today
- 625
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Braysen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5822
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Braysen was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
48 babies were named Braysen in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Braysen compares
625 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Braysen's all-time total is 70% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braysen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 625 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braysen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braysen's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braysen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#5,822
Active since
2003
Braysen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Braysen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braysen's strongest decade.
368 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Braysen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 101
2000s
101 births
- 2010s
2010s
368 births
- 2020s
2020s
156 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 368 births (59% of all-time use).
How Braysen 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 Braysen's total volume
Braysen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braysen by state
Where Braysen concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 51 | 8.2% |
Texas share of Braysen's total US births 8.2%
51 of 625 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braysen? ▼
Braysen has been given to 625 babies in the U.S. since 2003, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5822 as of the latest data. 48 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Braysen most popular? ▼
Braysen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 368 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Braysen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braysen are Texas (51 births).
How long has the name Braysen been used? ▼
Braysen has been recorded in Social Security data since 2003, spanning 23 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braysen? ▼
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 Braysen's data
- Braysen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (368 total births) through the 2020s (156) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Braysens (51 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 Braysen
Nearby Names Like Braysen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braysen
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 Braysen side by side: Braysen vs Brandon Braysen vs Bradley Braysen vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braysen
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, 2003–2025 (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. "Braysen: #5822 Boys' Name - 625 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braysen. 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 Braysen 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.