Brayson
Brayson is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend, often interpreted as 'son of Bray' or derived from Brayden and Grayson.
Origin and history
Brayson is a modern American name created by blending names like Grayson, Mason, or Bryson with the popular 'Bray-' prefix (from Brayden). It gained usage in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar trendy invented names. In the U.S., it functions primarily as a contemporary masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,161 babies in the United States have been named Brayson since 1880. It ranks #2292 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1312.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.5 %)
- LA (6.4 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- IN (6 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
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 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 558 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,897 |
| 2020-2029 | 643 |
Nicknames
Bray
Fun facts
- Brayson arose during the late 20th-century trend of creating new names ending in '-son' or '-den'.
- The name shares phonetic structure and popularity momentum with Grayson, Bryson, and Mason.