Branson
Branson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Brand.
Origin and history
Branson originated as an English patronymic surname meaning son of Brand, with Brand derived from an Old Norse name meaning sword or firebrand. It is also well known as a place name in Missouri. In the United States, it has seen steady use as a modern masculine given name, fitting into the popular trend of surname-names ending in -son.
Popularity in the United States
8,226 babies in the United States have been named Branson since 1880. It ranks #1333 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #945.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.9 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- NC (7.1 %)
- TN (6.3 %)
- GA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 36 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 44 |
| 1940-1950 | 41 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 132 |
| 1980-1990 | 306 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,031 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,927 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,279 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,282 |
Nicknames
Bran
Fun facts
- The embedded root 'Brand' traces back to an Old Norse word meaning sword blade or firebrand.
- Branson is widely recognized as a famous entertainment city located in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri.