Brayson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Brayson is a modern English name with Irish and Greek origins.
Meaning of the Name Brayson
Brayson is a modern English name derived from the combination of the names Brayden and Jason. It is considered a variant of the name Bryce. The name Brayden originated from the Irish surname Mac Brádaigh, meaning 'descendant of Brádaigh', where Brádaigh is possibly derived from the Gaelic word 'bradach' meaning 'thieving'. Jason is a Greek name meaning 'healer' or 'to heal'. Overall, Brayson is a unique and modern name with Irish and Greek origins.
Popularity of the Name Brayson
The popularity for the name Brayson peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 218 births, which ranked number 2,088 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Brayson had the most male births in 2017 with 218, which ranked number 952 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Brayson has declined sharply over the last ten years from 181 births to 115 births, a decline of -36.46%. Among males, Brayson has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 181 births to 115 births, a decline of -36.46%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brayson
- 20 Year Trend of Brayson: 296.55%
- 10 Year Trend of Brayson: -36.46%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Brayson: -36.46%
Popularity of Brayson by State
For males, Brayson was most popular in Southeastern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brayson. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 7 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 6 | 837 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 5 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 7 | 643 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 7 | 825 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brayson
- Total Births of Brayson: 110 (-4.43%)
- Male Births of Brayson: 110 (-4.43%)
Given the downward trend of Brayson over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.43% decrease in total births, for a total of 110 births in 2024. Male births for Brayson have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 110 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.43%.