Is Branson a boy's or girl's name?

Branson is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Branson most popular?

Branson reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 377 births that year. It is currently ranked #1101 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Branson?

Branson is currently ranked #1101 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 8,059 babies since 1912.

Branson

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

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#1101▼ 13in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A placename A town in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. A city mostly in Taney County, Missouri, United States. A neighbourhood, officially Westminster-Branson, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Branson is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a surname meaning 'son of Brand,' where Brand derives from the Old Norse and Old English word for 'sword' or 'fire.'

Associated with the entrepreneurial spirit of Richard Branson — the founder of the Virgin Group — the name carries connotations of ambition and boldness. It's also the name of the entertainment capital of the Ozarks in Missouri, giving it a distinctly American, theatrical quality.

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Popularity Over Time

Branson was #949 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1101, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Branson
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,115	#998	▼
2010s	3,279	#731	▲
2000s	1,927	#940	▲
1990s	1,031	#1278	▲
1980s	306	#1952	▲
1970s	132	#2988	▲
1960s	46	#3533	—
1950s	48	#3292	▲
1940s	41	#3320	—
1930s	44	#3339	▼
1920s	54	#3283	▲
1910s	36	#2953	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Branson
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	194	#1101	-3 (-1.5%)
2023	197	#1088	-25 (-11.3%)
2022	222	#1001	-22 (-9.0%)
2021	244	#926	-14 (-5.4%)
2020	258	#875	-23 (-8.2%)
2019	281	#811	-21 (-7.0%)
2018	302	#770	-30 (-9.0%)
2017	332	#723	-36 (-9.8%)
2016	368	#682	+5 (1.4%)
2015	363	#694	-14 (-3.7%)
2014	377	#675	+22 (6.2%)
2013	355	#679	+12 (3.5%)
2012	343	#691	+33 (10.6%)
2011	310	#732	+62 (25.0%)
2010	248	#854	-25 (-9.2%)
2009	273	#812	+29 (11.9%)
2008	244	#870	+27 (12.4%)
2007	217	#912	-10 (-4.4%)
2006	227	#873	+47 (26.1%)
2005	180	#967	+3 (1.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Branson as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Branson has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2003.

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Total births

2003

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Frequently Asked

Can Branson be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Branson is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1101. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1912–2024) · Methodology