Braylan
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Braylan
Braylan is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a creative variation of names like Briana or a feminine form of Braylen. It combines the popular 'Bray-' prefix with the trendy '-lan' suffix, creating a contemporary sound that appeals to parents seeking something unique yet accessible. The name doesn't have deep historical roots but rather represents the modern trend of inventing names with appealing sounds. While not among the most common names, Braylan has seen modest usage in North America since the 2000s. It carries associations with strength and individuality, possibly influenced by the Celtic word 'bri' meaning 'strength' or 'high,' though these connections are stylistic rather than etymological.
Braylan is also given to boys, where it ranks #4880 in the US.
Pronounced BRAY-lan.
As of October 2026, Braylan ranked #4880 for boys in US births in 2025 and #13881 for girls in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #1545 for boys in 2011 and #13229 for girls in 2005.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,873 | 78 | 40.6 |
| 2015 | #2,114 | 66 | 34.4 |
| 2016 | #2,522 | 50 | 26.3 |
| 2017 | #2,683 | 46 | 24.9 |
| 2018 | #2,953 | 40 | 22 |
| 2019 | #3,907 | 27 | 15 |
| 2020 | #2,765 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2021 | #2,980 | 41 | 23.4 |
| 2022 | #3,471 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | #4,471 | 23 | 13.4 |
| 2024 | #3,793 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2025 | #4,880 | 20 | 11.7 |