Branch
How to say it: BRANCH · /ˈbræntʃ/
From English word and surname meaning 'tree limb' - rare word-name suggesting nature and lineage.
Branch was the 2,690th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 33 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #4,927 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,690 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 33 |
| Share of births | 1 in 100,464 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #4,927 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Branch is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Branch is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Branch
- Branch Rickey (1881–1965)American baseball player, manager, and executive
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Branch is the male lead (voiced by Justin Timberlake) of DreamWorks' Trolls franchise; strong kids-media association.
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