Total births
727
Unisex name · since 1892
Brownie
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 727 babies named Brownie, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 727
- total births
- 1892–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Brownie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 727 recorded since 1892.
Social Security Administration records show Brownie recorded 727 times among girls since 1892, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1962.
- 727 total births
- 1892–1962 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
727 girls have been named Brownie since 1892, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1962.
- 727
- total births
- 1892–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Brownie was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
33 babies were named Brownie in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Brownie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Brownie's full recorded timeline at 1925, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1892, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1923 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Brownie at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Brownie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1962
- Peak year (1923)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Brownie popularity over time - boys
504 total births recorded since 1904 (Brownie as boys' name)
Brownie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Brownie's strongest decade.
253 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Brownie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 21
1890s
21 births
- 1900s 49
1900s
49 births
- 1910s
1910s
191 births
- 1920s
1920s
253 births
- 1930s
1930s
133 births
- 1940s 55
1940s
55 births
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 253 births (35% of all-time use).
How Brownie 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 Brownie's total volume
Brownie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Brownie by state
Where Brownie concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 96 | 13.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 27 | 3.7% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 25 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.7% |
Tennessee share of Brownie's total US births 13.2%
Even split
96 of 727 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brownie? ▼
Brownie has been given to 727 babies in the U.S. since 1892, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1962. 33 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Brownie most popular? ▼
Brownie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 253 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Brownie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brownie are Tennessee (96 births), Georgia (27 births), North Carolina (25 births).
Is Brownie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Brownie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 727 births, and as a boy's name it has 504 births.
How long has the name Brownie been used? ▼
Brownie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1892, spanning 71 years of data through 1962.
What names are similar to Brownie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brooke, Brooklyn, Brooklynn, Brook, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Brownie's data
- Brownie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (253 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Brownies (96 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 Brownie
Nearby Names Like Brownie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brownie
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Brooklynn Girl
#469 38,132 births
Brook Girl
#5470 10,630 births
Bronwyn Girl
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Compare Brownie side by side: Brownie vs Brooke Brownie vs Brooklyn Brownie vs Brooklynn
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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, 1892–1962 (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. "Brownie: Baby Name Since 1892 - 727 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brownie. 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 Brownie 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.