Branson
How to say it: BRAN-sun · /ˈbrænsən/
English surname meaning 'son of Brand'; from Old Norse 'brandr' meaning 'sword' or 'fire'. Used as a given name.
Branson was the 1,076th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 165 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,320 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,076 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 165 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,092 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,320 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Branson rose highest in the 2010s and remains well used. A continued slip looks likely in the next few years.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft, Branson carries strength with a place name sense. Bran works as a nickname, while Grayson shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Branson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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