Brace
boy nameBrace entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2269 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2269
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2767 |
| 1940s | #3733 |
| 1950s | #3508 |
| 1960s | #3575 |
| 1980s | #6941 |
| 2000s | #11764 |
| 2010s | #9438 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Brace are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Brace alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brace in 2025?
- Brace is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Brace most popular?
- Brace peaked in 1912, reaching #2269 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brace with classmates?
- Brace will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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