Bracken

Bracken - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Bracken at a glance

Bracken is ranked #3457 among boy baby names in 2012, with 6 births in 2012. It peaked in 1998 at #1872 and first appeared on the charts in 1983.

Rank in 2012
#3457
Births in 2012
6
Peak year
1998 (#1872)
First appeared
1983
Trend
#2893 in 2007 → #3457 in 2012 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 273,510 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (5 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Bracken appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #1947. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bracken and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bracken? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bracken. The baby boy name Bracken was given to 6 baby boys in 2012, ranking #3457 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 273,510 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bracken peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 1872.



Famous with this name

Eddie Bracken
Kate Bracken
Carolyn Bracken


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Rating: 5.0/5 (5 recent votes)


Bracken is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bracken is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #643 - and is the least popular in Utah at position #643.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bracken is where you live.


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Bracken origin and meaning

Bracken is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Bracken, pop culture references for the name Bracken and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Bracken

We've found the following names that sound similar to Bracken, sorted by popularity.

Bryson / Brycen / Brecken / Brogan / Brysen / Brayson / Brigham / Breckin / Brison / Bricen /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20123457
20113861
20093542
20083253
20072893
20062832
20032917
20022686
20012542
20002755
19981872
19972247
19962643
19932494
19922509
19912586
19831947

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Utah643

Even more about Bracken


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Bracken a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Bracken?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1998
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Bracken
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 273,510
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1983
2012 births +6

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