Braulio

Braulio - A very unique male name

Braulio appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1539. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Braulio and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Braulio? 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 Braulio. The baby boy name Braulio was given to 38 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1905 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 38,586 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Braulio peaked in popularity 21 years ago in 2005 on position 777.

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Braulio is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Braulio is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,103 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,124.

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 Braulio is where you live.

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Braulio origin and meaning

Spanish and Italian, origin disputed

Uncertain — a saint's name of debated origin, possibly Germanic or a Latinized form; no derivation is settled

Braulio was borne by Saint Braulio, the 7th-century bishop of Zaragoza, and has been used in Spain and Latin America ever since. Scholars have proposed Germanic and Latin roots without settling the question, so the meaning stays UNCERTAIN. US use peaked in 2005.

Origin uncertain

Braulio is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Braulio

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

Burl / Beverly / Beryl / Briley / Burley / Berl / Berel / Broly / Beverley / Burrell /

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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.

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Braulio

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 Braulio 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 Braulio?

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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Pronunciation

BROW-lee-oh · /ˈbraʊlioʊ/
The table records 2 syllables, but the usual pronunciation BROW-lee-oh has three.

Around the world

• Braulio (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish.
• Braulio (Italian) — Also used in Italian.

Famous bearers

• Saint Braulio — 7th-century bishop of Zaragoza and scholar of Visigothic Spain (c. 590–651) Historical

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Why parents choose it

Spanish-speaking parents choose Braulio as a traditional saint's name that is rare in the US. It has been falling since 2005.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often stumble over the Brau- opening and the syllable count.