Brayan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2089 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Brayan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2089
US Rank #716
About the Name Brayan
Brayan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 154 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #1469 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.
Brayan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #716, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Brayan
Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Brayan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Brayan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Brayan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 154 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1469 in 2022. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Brayan is more popular in the US (#716) than in the UK (#2089). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Brayan include: Brayan Gil — Brayan Alexander Gil Hurtado is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Russian Premier League club Baltika Kaliningrad.; Brayan Ademán — Brayan Ademán Ruiz is a footballer who plays as a centre-back for Tercera Federación club Laredo, on loan from Segunda Federación side Rayo Cantabria.; Brayan Rojas — Brayan Rojas is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for Herediano..
Brayan ranks #716 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
11
UK babies named Brayan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 154 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Brayan
Likely around 1 other Brayan in the class
UK Popularity (2006–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Brayan
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Brayan Alexander Gil Hurtado is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Russian Premier League club Baltika Kaliningrad. Born in Colombia, he represents El Salvador at international level.
Brayan Ademán Ruiz is a footballer who plays as a centre-back for Tercera Federación club Laredo, on loan from Segunda Federación side Rayo Cantabria. Born in Spain, he plays for the Dominican Republic national team.
Brayan Rene Villarreal is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox.