Brownie
girl nameBrownie entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #1170 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#1170
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1466 |
| 1900s | #1419 |
| 1910s | #1592 |
| 1920s | #1692 |
| 1930s | #2385 |
| 1940s | #3553 |
| 1950s | #4821 |
| 1960s | #5860 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Brownie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Brownie alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brownie in 2025?
- Brownie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Brownie most popular?
- Brownie peaked in 1904, reaching #1170 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Brownie with classmates?
- Brownie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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