Boy nameCurrently #11,099 in the USFalling
Bran
//ˈbɹæn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20214 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bran's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bran's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bran |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Bran through the decades
- Bran peaked in 2021, when 14 babies were named Bran in the US.
- The 2010s were Bran's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Bran has risen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bran currently ranks #11,099 in the US and is cooling off.