UK boy's name
Braeson
A unique invented name possibly meaning "brave son" or "son of the brave one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Braeson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Braeson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Braeson is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Braeson. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Braeson ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Braeson.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Braeson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Braeson mean?
The name Braeson is a relatively modern English name that has its roots in the Old English language. It is believed to have been derived from the words "brae" and "son," which together mean "son of the hill." This suggests that the name was originally used to refer to someone who lived on or near a hill.
While the name Braeson does not have a particularly long history, there are a few recorded instances of its use throughout the centuries. One of the earliest known examples is from the 16th century, when a man named Braeson Wilkins was listed in the parish records of a small village in Gloucestershire, England.
In the 17th century, a Braeson Jeffries was mentioned in the court records of King Charles I, though the details of his involvement are unclear. A few decades later, a Braeson Chambers was listed as a member of the Honourable Artillery Company, a military regiment in London.
Moving into the 18th century, there was a Braeson Hawkins who was a successful merchant in the city of Bristol, known for his trade in wool and textiles. And in the early 19th century, a Braeson Pemberton was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Bath.
Jumping ahead to the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the name Braeson was Braeson Thatcher, a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1935 to 1959. He was known for his strong support of the Conservative Party and his staunch opposition to the Labour Party's policies.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Braeson. While it may not be as common or as widely documented as some other names, it has nonetheless left its mark on the historical record, particularly in England and the United Kingdom.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Braeson by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Braeson was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Braeson
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Braeson: questions and answers
How popular is the name Braeson in the UK right now?
In 2020, Braeson was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Braeson most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Braeson in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Braeson?
A unique invented name possibly meaning "brave son" or "son of the brave one".
How many people are called Braeson in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Braeson across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.