Brunson
Meaningson of Brown · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,173 in 1946
9 babies were named Brunson in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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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 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brunson, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brunson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrunson first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1946, when it reached #3,173.
- MeaningIn English, Brunson means “son of Brown”.
About the name Brunson
Brunson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Brown”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Brunson for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 7 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1946, when it ranked #3,173 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1940s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 681,818 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 Brunson
What does the name Brunson mean?
Brunson means “son of Brown” in English.
What is the origin of the name Brunson?
Brunson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brunson a boy or girl name?
Brunson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brunson?
Brunson ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1946 (#3,173).