Bransen
Bransen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Brand; son of the firebrand or sword.
Origin and history
Bransen is a modern English surname-derived given name, closely related to Branson. It translates to 'son of Brand' or 'son of the firebrand', tracing back to Old Norse and Old English roots. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine choice that fits well with contemporary trends for surname-style names ending in '-en'.
Popularity in the United States
892 babies in the United States have been named Bransen since 1880. It ranks #3786 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1810.
States where it is most popular
- TX (60 %)
- OH (23.1 %)
- WV (16.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 247 |
| 2010-2019 | 425 |
| 2020-2029 | 117 |
Nicknames
Bran
Fun facts
- Bransen originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Brand', where Brand means 'sword' or 'firebrand'.
- Bransen serves as a modern phonetic spelling variant of the more common surname and given name Branson.