Brown
boy name#7679 in 2025Brown entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #460 in 1881, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
#7679
rank today
#460
peak (1881)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #600 |
| 1890s | #809 |
| 1900s | #804 |
| 1910s | #982 |
| 1920s | #1359 |
| 1930s | #1622 |
| 1940s | #1939 |
| 1950s | #2763 |
| 1960s | #3356 |
| 1970s | #4747 |
| 1980s | #4856 |
| 1990s | #7178 |
| 2000s | #9871 |
| 2010s | #10728 |
| 2020s | #9399 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Brown are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brown alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brown in 2025?
- Brown ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Brown most popular?
- Brown peaked in 1881, reaching #460 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brown with classmates?
- Brown will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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