Bracken
Meaningfern · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,651 in 1998
8 babies were named Bracken in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bracken, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bracken would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBracken first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #2,651. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBracken has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Bracken means “fern”.
About the name Bracken
Bracken is a boy name of English origin meaning “fern”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ken”. US birth records list Bracken for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 49 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #2,651 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.1 | 318,021 boys |
| 1980s | 3.8 | 263,852 boys |
| 1990s | 8.1 | 124,224 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 110,254 boys |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 134,409 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 410,959 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Bracken
What does the name Bracken mean?
Bracken means “fern” in English.
What is the origin of the name Bracken?
Bracken has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bracken a boy or girl name?
Bracken is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bracken?
Bracken ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#2,651).