Braylon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Braylon is a modern name of English origin, meaning 'brave'. It has evolved from older names like Bray and Marlon, reflecting a trend towards unique and contemporary names in the late 20th century. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name. Braylon is often seen as a strong and trendy choice for boys today, with notable individuals bearing the name contributing to its modern image.
The name Braylon is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Braylon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Braylon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2566th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 413th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 478th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14887th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12493rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Braylon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Braylon"
Pronunciation
/ˈbreɪlən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Braylon is a modern name that likely originated in the United States. It is thought to be a blend of the names 'Bray' and 'Marlon', or possibly derived from the surname 'Bray'.
Meaning
Brave
Language Evolution
Braylon (Modern English), Bray (Old English), Marlon (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Braylon began to gain popularity in the late 20th century and has been used predominantly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Bray, Braylen
Modern Popularity & Image
Braylon is perceived as a modern, trendy name that is often associated with strength and uniqueness.
Famous People
Braylon Edwards, an American football player., Braylon Moore, a notable young athlete.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Braylon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Braylon"
"Braylon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2566th of 16616 | 387 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 413th of 24088 | 10,676 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 478th of 23106 | 7,434 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14887th of 35406 | 78 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12493rd of 30306 | 80 |
Regional Popularity of "Braylon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- |
25.32% 1315th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.27% 333rd/4582 |
16.44% 849th/5164 |
4.14% 303rd/7313 |
10.49% 783rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
11.75% 468th/3984 |
21.60% 969th/4487 |
4.87% 332nd/6822 |
15.50% 973rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Braylon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Braylon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Braylon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.