Brayan
Brayan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or exalted.
Origin and history
Brayan is a phonetic spelling variant of the name Brian, which is of Old Irish origin meaning noble or high. It gained popularity in Spanish-speaking communities and expanded into U.S. usage as a modern alternative spelling. In the United States, it has been steadily used over the past few decades.
Popularity in the United States
16,540 babies in the United States have been named Brayan since 1880. It ranks #914 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #770.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.5 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- FL (6 %)
- GA (5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,322 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,549 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,745 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,827 |
Famous people named Brayan
- Brayan Rocchio: Baseball Player
- Brayan Bello: Baseball Player
- Brayan Perea: Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Brayan represents a phonetic transcription of the English name Brian adapted for Spanish speakers.
- The name entered regular U.S. birth registration in the late 20th century as cultural naming influences diversified.