Declining since 2018, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Brazen since 2006
Babies named Brazen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Brazen is an exceptionally rare modern coinage, first recorded as a given name in the United States in 2006. It derives directly from the English word 'brazen', meaning bold and shameless, which itself originates from Middle English 'brasen' (made of brass). The name has seen a slight upward trend since its introduction, peaking in popularity in 2017, but has been falling in usage since 2018. In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in every 85,404 boys, ranking 4,857th. Brazen fits into a broader pattern of attribute and word names such as Maverick and Justice, though it remains far less common. The name has not yet appeared in any state-level top rankings, and its niche popularity is concentrated among families seeking unusually bold and distinctive names.
Brazen is a modern coinage taken directly from the English adjective 'brazen', which itself comes from Middle English 'brasen' (made of brass), later acquiring the figurative sense of 'bold as brass'. It first appeared as a given name in the United States in 2006, reflecting a trend of using virtue-word or attribute names. Its usage remains rare and is almost exclusively male.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bray
Sibling names for Brazen
Names that share Brazen's style, for a brother or sister.
