Braun Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the word 'brown', referring to a person with brown hair or complexion.
Meaning of the Name Braun
Braun is a German surname derived from the Old German word 'brun', meaning 'brown'. It was likely given to people with brown hair or brown complexions. The name has its origins in the Middle Ages and was commonly used in Germany. Today, Braun is a popular last name in German-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Braun
The popularity for the name Braun peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 18 births, which ranked number 11,613 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Braun had the most male births in 2018 with 18, which ranked number 5,098 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Braun has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%. Among males, Braun has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Braun
- 10 Year Trend of Braun: -27.27%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Braun: -27.27%
Popularity of Braun by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Braun. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Braun in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Braun is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Braun
- Total Births of Braun: 8 (-3.13%)
- Male Births of Braun: 8 (-3.13%)
Given the downward trend of Braun over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Braun have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.13%.