Branson
Meaningson of Brand · English
- US rank
- #1,222
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #674 in 2014
165 babies were named Branson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 347 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (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 10,352 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Branson, 165 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Branson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBranson first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #674.
- TrendBranson has slipped 347 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,222. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBranson is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #299, followed by Mississippi (#370) and Kentucky (#485). It's in the top 1,000 in 9 states.
- MeaningIn English, Branson means “son of Brand”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Branson
Branson is a boy name of English and Irish origin meaning “son of Brand”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Branson for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 95 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #674 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,222, with 165 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.3 | 158,103 boys |
| 1920s | 4.9 | 203,252 boys |
| 1930s | 4.2 | 237,530 boys |
| 1940s | 2.7 | 369,004 boys |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 409,836 boys |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 427,350 boys |
| 1970s | 8.0 | 125,628 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 60,496 boys |
| 1990s | 54 | 18,667 boys |
| 2000s | 96 | 10,385 boys |
| 2010s | 174 | 5,738 boys |
| 2020s | 124 | 8,090 boys |
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- 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 Branson
What does the name Branson mean?
Branson means “son of Brand” in English.
What is the origin of the name Branson?
Branson has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Branson a boy or girl name?
Branson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Branson?
Branson ranked #1,222 for US boys in 2025, given to 165 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#674).