Braylen
- US rank
- #725
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #316 in 2011
366 babies were named Braylen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 224 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1991–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Braylen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,666 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Braylen, 366 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Braylen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBraylen first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #316.
- Then vs nowBraylen is 10× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,666.
- TrendBraylen has slipped 224 places over the last five years and now sits at #725. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBraylen is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #239, followed by Alabama (#274) and Louisiana (#337). It's in the top 1,000 in 19 states.
About the name Braylen
Braylen is a boy name. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Braylen for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 35 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #316 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #725, with 366 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.3 | 136,157 boys |
| 2000s | 114 | 8,784 boys |
| 2010s | 412 | 2,424 boys |
| 2020s | 295 | 3,393 boys |
Questions about the name Braylen
Is Braylen a boy or girl name?
Braylen is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Braylen?
Braylen ranked #725 for US boys in 2025, given to 366 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#316).