Declining since 2017, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Bransen since 1990
Babies named Bransen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 103 |
| 2000s | 247 |
| 2010s | 425 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Bransen is a modern English given name that developed from a surname pattern. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990, and its peak usage came in 2018, after which its popularity has declined. As of 2025, the name ranked 4,857th and was given to roughly 1 in 85,404 male births. Like many surnames adopted as first names, Bransen has not been strongly associated with any particular state or region. Its trajectory reflects a broader shift away from certain surname-style names, as it has been falling in use since 2017. Bransen remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet distinctive.
Bransen is a modern English surname-turned-first name, formed by adding the patronymic suffix -sen (meaning 'son of') to a short form of names like Brand or Brant. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as part of the trend of using surnames as given names. The name remains rare, with usage largely confined to the U.S.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bran, Brans
Sibling names for Bransen
Names that share Bransen's style, for a brother or sister.
