Brain
Boy nameBrain has been given to 4,606 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1982.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,606
Peak year
1982 (189 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1950
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Brain's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #601 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Brain — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Brain.
FAQ
How popular is the name Brain?
Brain has been given to 4,606 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Brain peak?
Brain peaked in 1982, when 189 babies were given the name.
Is Brain a girl or boy name?
Brain is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Brain are boys).
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