Bracken

Boy name

Bracken has been given to 618 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 1998. In 2025, about 1 in 213,510 boys was named Bracken.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

618

Peak year

1998 (31 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1971

10-year trend

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Bracken — alternate spellings parents actually use.

5,929 babies since 1976

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bracken.

618 babies since 1951

619 babies since 1986

617 babies since 1992

621 babies since 1911

621 babies since 1985

615 babies since 1925

615 babies since 1967

615 babies since 1979

How popular is the name Bracken?

Bracken has been given to 618 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bracken peak?

Bracken peaked in 1998, when 31 babies were given the name.

Is Bracken a girl or boy name?

Bracken is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Bracken are boys).

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