Brayson

Brayson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 89 boys in the United States.

Brayson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Brayson

Brayson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Brayson first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #954 in 2017, and in 2024 89 babies received the name — 3,101 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brayson in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#954 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Brayson in 2024
89
Total since 1880
3,101

Brayson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Best rank
#2730 in 2021
Babies named Brayson in 2023
3
Total since 1996
23

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brayson mean?

The meaning of Brayson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Brayson a boy or girl name?

Brayson is a boy name. In 2024, 89 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brayson?

Brayson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brayson?

Brayson first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #954 in 2017, and 89 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].