Bracken
Bracken is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ferns or fern-covered area.
Origin and history
Bracken is an English nature surname and given name derived from the word for large, coarse ferns. Historically used primarily as a place name or surname, it has seen modern use as a rare masculine given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
618 babies in the United States have been named Bracken since 1880. It ranks #4058 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- UT (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 181 |
| 2010-2019 | 140 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Fun facts
- The name directly refers to large, coarse ferns that typically grow on moorlands and hillsides.
- Like many modern male names, Bracken originated as an English geographical surname before being used as a given name.