Branch
Branch is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tree branch or bough.
Origin and history
Branch is a nature and surname-derived given name derived from the Old French word 'branche', referring to a tree bough or extension. Historically rare as a first name in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,063 babies in the United States have been named Branch since 1880. It ranks #3622 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1597.
States where it is most popular
- TX (41.4 %)
- GA (18 %)
- MO (12.8 %)
- NC (4.5 %)
- NE (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 57 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 21 |
| 1960-1970 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 38 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 330 |
Famous people named Branch
- Branch Rickey: Baseball Executive, Player
Fun facts
- It originated as an English occupational or topographic surname referring to someone living near a notable tree branch or boundary.
- The name has gained modern appeal along with other nature-based single-syllable names like Reed and Wren.