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How Many People Are Named Branden?
Estimated people named Branden living in the U.S. today
26,901
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 27,831
- Peak year: 1992 (1,160 births)
- Estimated living today: 26,901
Branden by age group — who carries the name today?
Branden popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Branden
Branden has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 27,831 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 26,901 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 12,706 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Brandens 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 Branden in the US?
An estimated 26,901 people named Branden are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Branden rare — about 1 in 12,706 Americans.
Is Branden a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Branden is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Branden most popular?
Branden peaked in 1992, when 1,160 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Branden?
Branden ranks #1,339 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 48 out of 100 (higher means rarer).