Branch
boy name#3450 in 2025Branch entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #789 in 1889, ranks #3450 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
#3450
rank today
#789
peak (1889)
33
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #789 |
| 1910s | #3072 |
| 1920s | #2643 |
| 1930s | #3261 |
| 1940s | #2667 |
| 1950s | #3222 |
| 1960s | #3356 |
| 1980s | #6145 |
| 1990s | #8228 |
| 2000s | #9981 |
| 2010s | #4755 |
| 2020s | #2612 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Branch has been most popular in TX, GA, MO.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Branch are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Branch is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Branch in 2025?
- Branch ranks #3450 among US boy names in 2025, with 33 babies given the name.
- When was the name Branch most popular?
- Branch peaked in 1889, reaching #789 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Branch with classmates?
- Branch will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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