Bran
boy nameBran entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #2991 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#2991
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4198 |
| 1980s | #6230 |
| 2000s | #10416 |
| 2010s | #8346 |
| 2020s | #9766 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Bran are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bran alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bran in 2025?
- Bran is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bran most popular?
- Bran peaked in 1972, reaching #2991 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bran with classmates?
- Bran will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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