Declining since 2010, #848 for boys today.
Popularity of Braylon since 1981
Babies named Braylon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 512 |
| 2000s | 6,199 |
| 2010s | 9,265 |
| 2020s | 2,726 |
Meaning & origin
Braylon is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1981, but it truly gained traction in the 2000s, peaking in 2009 when it reached its highest rank. Since 2010, its popularity has been on a steady decline, and as of 2025 it sits at rank 848, with about 1 in 5,910 newborn boys given the name. The name has been particularly favored in West Virginia, Mississippi, and Alabama. Braylon follows the trend of invented names built around the popular -ayden sound, similar to Jayden, Cayden, and Brayden. While its exact origin is unclear, it is considered a modern coinage with no traditional etymological roots. Its appeal lies in its contemporary sound and familiar phonetic structure.
Braylon is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century in the United States. It is likely a blend of the popular name Brayden and the suffix -lon, perhaps influenced by names like Braden or Kylon. The name first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1981 and saw a sharp rise in the 2000s, peaking in 2009 when it reached its highest rank. It has since declined in use but remains recognizable.
Where Braylon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys 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, Lonnie
Sibling names for Braylon
Names that share Braylon's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Braylon
Names whose popularity has moved with Braylon's over the last 50 years.
