UK boy's name
Brayson
An English variant of Bray, alluding to an elevated meadow or field.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Brayson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Brayson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2013 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Brayson. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Brayson ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 boys were registered as Brayson.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Brayson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
7 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Brayson mean?
The name Brayson is a relatively modern invention, having emerged in the late 20th century. It is an English name, derived from the combination of the surname Bray and the masculine suffix -son. The origin of the surname Bray can be traced back to the Old English word "braey," meaning a small stream or brook.
Brayson does not have any known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. As a name, it is believed to have been created by parents seeking a unique and modern name for their child, drawing inspiration from the surname Bray and the popular trend of adding the suffix -son.
Due to its recent emergence, there are few notable historical figures who bore the name Brayson. However, here are a few individuals who have carried this name:
1. Brayson Berris (born 1990), an American professional baseball player who has played in the minor leagues.
2. Brayson Goss (born 1996), an American professional baseball player who has played in the minor leagues for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
3. Brayson Hubbard (born 1999), an American college basketball player who played for the University of Tulsa.
4. Brayson Hathaway (birth year unknown), a Canadian artist and illustrator known for his work in comic books and graphic novels.
5. Brayson Kellogg (birth year unknown), an American entrepreneur and co-founder of a technology startup based in San Francisco.
While the name Brayson may not have a rich historical background, its modern appeal and unique sound have contributed to its growing popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Brayson over time
The chart below shows babies named Brayson registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Brayson, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brayson by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Brayson 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 | #3861 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4545 | 13 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Brayson
- 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
Brayson: questions and answers
How popular is the name Brayson in the UK right now?
In 2023, Brayson was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Brayson most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Brayson in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Brayson?
An English variant of Bray, alluding to an elevated meadow or field.
How many people are called Brayson in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Brayson across the 6 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.