Declining since 2013, #1,348 for girls today.
Popularity of Braylee since 1993
Babies named Braylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 1,013 |
| 2010s | 4,369 |
| 2020s | 1,366 |
Meaning & origin
Braylee is a modern American coinage that first appeared in 1993, placing it among the newer additions to the baby name landscape. The name saw its peak popularity in 2014, when it ranked highest, but has since been falling in use, with its trajectory declining since 2013. By 2025, the name ranked 1,348th, with only about 1 in 9,800 girls receiving it, reflecting its niche status. Braylee is most common in southern states such as Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The name's structure, blending the Bray- syllable (associated with names like Brayden) with the -lee suffix (fashionable in names like Hailey and Kaylee), exemplifies the broader trend of creating distinctive yet familiar-sounding names through inventive combination. Its lack of historical roots and clear meaning allows parents to assign their own significance to the name, contributing to its appeal in a modern naming culture that values individuality.
Braylee is a modern coinage, first recorded in 1993. It belongs to a cluster of names that blend the Bray- prefix (derived from names like Brayden, itself thought to be a respelling of Braden) with the fashionable suffix -lee, echoing names such as Kaylee and Hailey. The name has no traditional etymological roots and is considered an American invention of the late 20th century.
Where Braylee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bray, Lee, Bree
Sibling names for Braylee
Names that share Braylee's style, for a brother or sister.
