Unisex nameNot in the current top charts
Brownie
//ˈbɹaʊni//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19237 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Brownie'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.
Brownie's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Brownie |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1904 | 15 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 45 |
| 1916 | 43 |
| 1917 | 38 |
| 1918 | 42 |
| 1919 | 47 |
| 1920 | 52 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 31 |
| 1923 | 53 |
| 1924 | 47 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1926 | 35 |
| 1927 | 36 |
| 1928 | 38 |
| 1929 | 31 |
| 1930 | 27 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 30 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 34 |
| 1935 | 25 |
| 1936 | 20 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
Brownie through the decades
- Brownie peaked in 1923, when 53 babies were named Brownie in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1946–1962), use of Brownie has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.