Holding steady.
Popularity of Brace since 1912
Babies named Brace per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Brace's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brace is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States, with its only recorded appearance being in 1912, when 5 boys were given the name. It has never cracked the top 1,000 names and remains virtually unused in modern times. The name's trajectory is stable at zero, meaning it has not seen any notable resurgence. As a result, there are no top states associated with Brace. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely originates as a surname or a direct use of the English word 'brace.' For parents seeking a truly distinctive historical oddity, Brace offers a brief footnote in baby naming history, with no known variants, nicknames, or famous bearers to speak of.
Brace is a rare first name in the United States, first recorded in 1912. It may derive from the English surname Brace, which has multiple possible origins: from an Old English word meaning 'arm' or 'support,' or from a place name. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage inspired by the word 'brace' meaning a pair or a support. Its peak usage was in 1912, after which it became extremely uncommon.
Sibling names for Brace
Names that share Brace's style, for a brother or sister.
