Brayson
Boy name · #2409 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Brayson? In official American birth records, Brayson has been tracked continuously since 1994, giving it 31 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Brayson is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Brayson is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Brayson?
In official American birth records, the name Brayson first appeared in 1994 (over 31 years ago), when 9 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 31 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.