Total births
3,161
Boys' name · since 1994
Brayson
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 3,161 babies named Brayson, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1804
- among boys today
- 3,161
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Brayson currently ranks #1804 among boys' names in America, with 3,161 babies recorded since 1994.
Social Security Administration records show Brayson recorded 3,161 times among boys since 1994, holding rank #1804 nationally today, ahead of 87% 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 1994 to 2025.
- #1804 among boys today
- 3,161 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Brayson is currently the #1804 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 3,161 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1804
- among boys today
- 3,161
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Brayson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1804
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Brayson was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
218 babies were named Brayson in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Brayson compares
3,161 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
Brayson's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Brayson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,161 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 218 | 23 | 22,252 |
Brayson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brayson's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 218, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brayson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#1,804
Active since
1994
Brayson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 218
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Brayson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Brayson's strongest decade.
1,897 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Brayson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 63
1990s
63 births
- 2000s 558
2000s
558 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,897 births
- 2020s 643
2020s
643 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,897 births (60% of all-time use).
How Brayson 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 Brayson's total volume
Brayson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Brayson by state
Where Brayson concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 373 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 123 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 116 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 114 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 113 | 3.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 101 | 3.2% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 100 | 3.2% |
| #8 | Florida | | 87 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Brayson's total US births 11.8%
Even split
373 of 3,161 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Brayson appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brayson? ▼
3,161 babies have been named Brayson since 1994. It currently ranks #1804 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 218 births.
When was Brayson most popular? ▼
Brayson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,897 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Brayson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brayson are Texas (373 births), Louisiana (123 births), Ohio (116 births).
How long has the name Brayson been used? ▼
Brayson has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 32 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Brayson? ▼
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 Brayson's data
- Brayson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,897 total births) through the 2020s (643) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Braysons (373 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 Brayson
Nearby Names Like Brayson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brayson
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 Brayson side by side: Brayson vs Brandon Brayson vs Bradley Brayson vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Brayson
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, 1994–2025 (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. "Brayson: #1804 Boys' Name - 3,161 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brayson. 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 Brayson 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.