Brown
Brown is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Brown-haired, dark-complexioned, or the color brown.
Origin and history
Brown originated as an English surname derived from an Old English word referring to the color brown or a person with brown hair or skin. As a given name in the United States, it has traditionally been rare and is typically used as a transferred surname or family name. Its modern usage remains uncommon, given to only a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,477 babies in the United States have been named Brown since 1880. It ranks #3255 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- TN (32.3 %)
- KY (14.6 %)
- GA (13.4 %)
- NC (11.4 %)
- MS (11 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 74 |
| 1890-1900 | 79 |
| 1900-1910 | 98 |
| 1910-1920 | 320 |
| 1920-1930 | 311 |
| 1930-1940 | 197 |
| 1940-1950 | 153 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Fun facts
- Brown is one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking world, occasionally adopted as a given name to honor family heritage.
- The name stems from the Old English word 'brūn', which described a dark or brown hue.