Branch
Meaningtree branch · English
- US rank
- #3,450
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #789 in 1889
33 babies were named Branch in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,539 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1889–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Branch you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Branch, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Branch would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBranch first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1889, when it ranked #789. Today it's #3,450, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBranch is 4.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- TrendBranch has slipped 1,539 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,450. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Branch means “tree branch”.
About the name Branch
Branch is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “tree branch”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-nch”. US birth records list Branch for boys from 1889 to 2025, in 60 of those 137 years. Its best year was 1889, when it ranked #789 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,450, with 33 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 63 | 15,798 boys |
| 1910s | 3.4 | 290,698 boys |
| 1920s | 5.2 | 191,205 boys |
| 1930s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1940s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 943,396 boys |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 523,560 boys |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 662,252 boys |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 44,150 boys |
| 2020s | 32 | 31,463 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Branch
What does the name Branch mean?
Branch means “tree branch” in English.
What is the origin of the name Branch?
Branch has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Branch a boy or girl name?
Branch is a boy name.
How popular is the name Branch?
Branch ranked #3,450 for US boys in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1889 (#789).