Braylon

A American name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsAmericanDeclining
#727 93in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name originating as a coinage, variant of Braylen.

Braylon is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a variant of Braylen, likely a modern coinage combining the popular Bray- prefix with the -lon/-len suffix. The name gained visibility through NFL wide receiver Braylon Edwards, whose high-profile career brought the name into American sports culture.

Braylon has a smooth, athletic energy — two syllables that feel both contemporary and strong. It is part of the Bray- family of American invented names (Brayden, Braylen, Braxton) that have collectively carved out a major presence in 21st-century American birth records. Currently hovering around the top 750.

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Popularity Over Time

Braylon has 44+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.

04248481k2k20002024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Braylon
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s2,429
2010s9,263
2000s6,199
1990s512
1980s94

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(44 years, 19812024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Braylon
YearBirthsRank
2024359#727
2023436#634
2022488#586
2021620#482
2020526#536
2019446#613
2018499#554
2017628#474
2016737#425
2015813#392
2014833#378
20131,049#317
20121,253#278
20111,532#234
20101,473#237
20091,695#218
20081,388#254
2007818#376
2006753#400
2005818#360

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

Braylon as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Braylon has also been given to 158 girls in the U.S. since 2004.

#13712
Current rank
158
Total births
2008
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Braylon be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Braylon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #727. As a girl's name, it ranks #13712.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19812024) · Methodology