How old is someone named Branson?
The average Branson is 17 years old.
Half of all living Bransons are between 9 and 23.
When was Branson popular?
Branson has been rising for years and peaked in 2014, so most Bransons are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 | 0 |
| 1920s | 54 | 0 |
| 1930s | 44 | 0 |
| 1940s | 41 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 48 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 46 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 132 | 120 |
| 1980s | 306 | 290 |
| 1990s | 1,031 | 1000 |
| 2000s | 1,932 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 3,279 | 3,300 |
| 2020s | 1,282 | 1,300 |
How many Bransons are still alive?
About 7,900 Bransons are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 8,200 babies named Branson since 1912.
Nearly every Branson ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Branson?
About half of living Bransons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 10%
- Gen Z 41%
- Gen Alpha 46%
Is Branson an old name?
No. Branson is one of the youngest names around: younger than 77 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Branson will be 33 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Branson a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Bransons are men.
Names the same age as Branson
NAME TWIN
Branson's name twin is Aleah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Aleah's age curve is the closest match to Branson's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Branson
How old is the average Branson?
The average Branson in the US is 17 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Branson?
About 7,900 Bransons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,200 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Branson most popular?
In 2014, when about 380 baby boys were named Branson.
Is Branson a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 46% of living Bransons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this