Branson
2 countries#1222 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Branson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,231 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #1222 · peaked in 2014 with 377 births
Most common in: Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2012–2012 · peaked in 2012 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2012–2012 · peaked in 2012 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Branson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #873 | — |
| 2007 | #912 | ↓39 |
| 2008 | #871 | ↑41 |
| 2009 | #812 | ↑59 |
| 2010 | #854 | ↓42 |
| 2011 | #732 | ↑122 |
| 2012 | #691 | ↑41 |
| 2013 | #679 | ↑12 |
| 2014 | #674 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #694 | ↓20 |
| 2016 | #681 | ↑13 |
| 2017 | #722 | ↓41 |
| 2018 | #769 | ↓47 |
| 2019 | #811 | ↓42 |
| 2020 | #875 | ↓64 |
| 2021 | #927 | ↓52 |
| 2022 | #1002 | ↓75 |
| 2023 | #1088 | ↓86 |
| 2024 | #1099 | ↓11 |
| 2025 | #1222 | ↓123 |
Frequently asked questions about Branson
Is Branson a popular name?
Yes — Branson currently ranks #1222 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Branson more common for boys or girls?
Branson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Branson most popular?
Branson peaked in 2014 in United States, with 377 recorded births that year.
Is Branson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Branson’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2045 in 1912 to #1222 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Branson?
At least 8,234 babies have been recorded with the name Branson across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Branson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Branson appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Branson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Branson include Luan, Syed, Elmer, Ezio.
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