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How Many People Are Named Braelyn?
Estimated people named Braelyn living in the U.S. today
11,903
Gender distribution
11% male · 89% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 12,048
- Peak year: 2011 (825 births)
- Estimated living today: 11,903
Braelyn by age group — who carries the name today?
Braelyn popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Braelyn
Braelyn has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 12,048 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 11,903 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 28,715 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Braelyns you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Braelyn in the US?
An estimated 11,903 people named Braelyn are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Braelyn rare — about 1 in 28,715 Americans.
Is Braelyn a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Braelyn is 11% male and 89% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Braelyn most popular?
Braelyn peaked in 2011, when 825 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Braelyn?
Braelyn ranks #2,164 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).