Braylon
2% girls · 98% boys
About Braylon
Braylon as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it originated and is more commonly used as a masculine name. Created as a modern American invention in the late 20th century, Braylon likely combines popular name elements like the prefix 'Bray-' (as in Brayden) with the suffix '-lon.' While predominantly given to boys, its increasing use for girls reflects the modern trend of gender-neutral naming. The name gained wider recognition when football player Braylon Edwards rose to prominence in the 2000s. For girls, Braylon offers a strong, contemporary sound that fits with other popular unisex names. Its usage for females remains relatively rare, making it a distinctive choice.
Braylon for boys#848 US
Enough parents have appreciated this combinations of the sounds from Brayden and Jaylen to make it a widely used name. Its most noted bearer is former football player Braylon Edwards.
Pronounced BRAY-lun.
As of October 2026, Braylon ranked #15326 for girls and #848 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7687 for girls in 2015 and #218 for boys in 2009.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #378 | 833 | 433.7 |
| 2015 | #392 | 813 | 424.2 |
| 2016 | #425 | 737 | 388.4 |
| 2017 | #474 | 628 | 339.3 |
| 2018 | #554 | 499 | 274.8 |
| 2019 | #613 | 446 | 248.6 |
| 2020 | #536 | 526 | 304.7 |
| 2021 | #482 | 620 | 354.4 |
| 2022 | #586 | 488 | 279.5 |
| 2023 | #634 | 436 | 254.9 |
| 2024 | #727 | 359 | 208.4 |
| 2025 | #848 | 289 | 169.2 |
World rankings
Braylon for boys
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Famous Braylons
- Braylon Jamel EdwardsBoy
American NFL football player
- Braylon Howard (b. 2007)Boy
son of basketball player Dwight Howard