Bran
Pronunciation: [ br-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 232 babies have been named Bran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bran is past its peak , currently ranked #23,523 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,523
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"widely known, celebrated, renowned"
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Old English origin
"bright ford, river crossing"
#23,417 in US
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#23,369 in US
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"laurel, crown of victory"
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