Bracken Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Resilient fern
Meaning of the Name Bracken
Bracken is an English name derived from the word 'bracken' which refers to a type of fern. It symbolizes resilience and adaptability, as the fern is known for its ability to grow in various environments. The name Bracken is also associated with nature and the outdoors.
Popularity of the Name Bracken
The popularity for the name Bracken peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 31 births, which ranked number 6,380 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Bracken had the most male births in 1998 with 31, which ranked number 2,651 out of 11,309 male names. The number of births for the name Bracken has declined sharply over the last ten years from 23 births to 5 births, a decline of -78.26%. Among males, Bracken has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 5 births, a decline of -78.26%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bracken
- 20 Year Trend of Bracken: -78.26%
- 10 Year Trend of Bracken: -78.26%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bracken: -78.26%
Popularity of Bracken by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bracken. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bracken in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bracken is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Bracken
- Total Births of Bracken: 4 (-14.15%)
- Male Births of Bracken: 4 (-14.15%)
Given the downward trend of Bracken over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -14.15% decrease in total births, for a total of 4 births in 2024. Male births for Bracken have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 4 male births in 2024, a decrease of -14.15%.