Brave

Unisex

Brave has been given to 668 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

668

Peak year

2022 (79 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2008

10-year trend

▲ +15%

Gender split

24% girls / 76% boys

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

668 babies since 1924

669 babies since 1985

669 babies since 2002

667 babies since 1989

667 babies since 1997

667 babies since 1998

667 babies since 2001

666 babies since 1889

How popular is the name Brave?

Brave has been given to 668 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Brave peak?

Brave peaked in 2022, when 79 babies were given the name.

Is Brave a girl or boy name?

Brave is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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