Braylon
- US rank
- #848
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #218 in 2009
289 babies were named Braylon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 311 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2004–2025
US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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 Braylon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,910 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Braylon, 289 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Braylon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBraylon first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #218. Today it's #848, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBraylon is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,040 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,910.
- TrendBraylon has slipped 311 places over the last five years and now sits at #848. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBraylon is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #227, followed by Mississippi (#312) and Alabama (#360). It's in the top 1,000 in 18 states.
About the name Braylon
Braylon is a boy name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Braylon for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 45 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #218 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #848, with 289 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.0 | 248,963 girls |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 173,310 girls |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 571,429 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.5 | 180,361 boys |
| 1990s | 26 | 37,750 boys |
| 2000s | 307 | 3,253 boys |
| 2010s | 490 | 2,041 boys |
| 2020s | 263 | 3,808 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Braylon
What is the origin of the name Braylon?
Braylon has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Braylon a boy or girl name?
Braylon is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Braylon?
Braylon ranked #848 for US boys in 2025, given to 289 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#218).