Braylin
Boy name · #2102 in 2025 · Uniqueness 82/100
In 2025, 70 baby boys were named Braylin, placing it at #2102 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1032, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 25,714 boys born in 2025 was named Braylin.
The 37-year story
Braylin first appears in the Social Security records in 1988, when 9 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 220 boys were named Braylin — good for #915 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Braylin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Braylin in class?
Braylin scores 82 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Braylin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Braylin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Braylin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Braylins were FL (7), GA (5), MI (5), OH (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Braylin
Statistically, parents drawn to Braylin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rylin, Daylin, Kellin, Braelyn, and Brighton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Braylin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2091 |
| 2024 | 78 | #1985 |
| 2023 | 92 | #1765 |
| 2022 | 92 | #1782 |
| 2021 | 133 | #1378 |
| 2020 | 108 | #1534 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1441 |
| 2018 | 138 | #1317 |
| 2017 | 146 | #1252 |
| 2016 | 186 | #1063 |
| 2015 | 196 | #1032 |
| 2014 | 200 | #1020 |
| 2013 | 174 | #1075 |
| 2012 | 186 | #1037 |
| 2011 | 220 | #915 |
| 2010 | 163 | #1137 |
| 2009 | 185 | #1036 |
| 2008 | 126 | #1355 |
| 2007 | 89 | #1700 |
| 2006 | 88 | #1627 |
| 2005 | 75 | #1752 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2887 |
| 2003 | 32 | #2993 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4502 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3410 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Braylin a popular boy name?
Braylin ranked #2102 among boys in 2025 with 70 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1032.
When was the name Braylin most popular?
Braylin peaked in 2011, when 220 American boys received the name (ranked #915 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Braylin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 25,714 newborn American boys was named Braylin. It scores 82/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.