Brayson
Boy name · #2409 in 2025 · Uniqueness 92/100
In 2025, 57 baby boys were named Brayson, placing it at #2409 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1057, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,579 boys born in 2025 was named Brayson.
Babies named Brayson per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 31-year story
Brayson first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 9 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 218 boys were named Brayson — good for #955 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Brayson against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Brayson in class?
Brayson scores 92 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 Brayson will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Brayson is most common
Geography matters for names, and Brayson is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Braysons were SC (6), NY (5), TX (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 Brayson
Statistically, parents drawn to Brayson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Branson, Morrison, Kaeson, Maxson, and Mayson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Brayson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2390 |
| 2024 | 91 | #1795 |
| 2023 | 76 | #1999 |
| 2022 | 116 | #1540 |
| 2021 | 148 | #1280 |
| 2020 | 155 | #1215 |
| 2019 | 191 | #1066 |
| 2018 | 191 | #1059 |
| 2017 | 218 | #955 |
| 2016 | 214 | #963 |
| 2015 | 188 | #1057 |
| 2014 | 213 | #981 |
| 2013 | 174 | #1075 |
| 2012 | 181 | #1052 |
| 2011 | 175 | #1071 |
| 2010 | 152 | #1183 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1497 |
| 2008 | 89 | #1708 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1951 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1919 |
| 2005 | 74 | #1772 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2531 |
| 2003 | 32 | #2993 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3095 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4121 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brayson a popular boy name?
Brayson ranked #2409 among boys in 2025 with 57 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1057.
When was the name Brayson most popular?
Brayson peaked in 2017, when 218 American boys received the name (ranked #955 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Brayson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,579 newborn American boys was named Brayson. It scores 92/100 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.