Braylon
Braylon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name combining elements like Bray and the suffix -lon.
Origin and history
Braylon is a contemporary American masculine name that gained popularity in the early 21st century. It is likely a modern blend of names like Braden or Brady with the popular '-lon' suffix (seen in names like Waylon). It has been widely used in the United States over the past few decades.
Popularity in the United States
18,796 babies in the United States have been named Braylon since 1880. It ranks #856 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #597.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.1 %)
- OH (8 %)
- LA (6.4 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
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 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 512 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,199 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,265 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,726 |
Famous people named Braylon
- Braylon Edwards: American football player
Fun facts
- Braylon is part of a trend of 2000s American names ending in '-lon' or '-lyn'.
- The name entered top U.S. rankings in the 2000s, driven in part by modern sports figures.