Bracken is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Bracken in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#4271
About the Name Bracken
Bracken has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 590 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1391 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.
Bracken is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Bracken
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Bracken per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bracken in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Bracken has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 590 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1391 in 2008. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Bracken is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Bracken (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 590 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Bracken
Likely around 1 other Bracken in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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