Bracken
Pronunciation: [ br-AK-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Bracken first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 610 babies have been named Bracken in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bracken is past its peak , currently ranked #39,831 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,831
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Old English origin
"from the shorn or cleared land"
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Old Norse/French origin
"defender of the mountain"
#39,937 in US
Hebrew Yehoyaqim origin
"God will establish"
#39,864 in US
American origin
"coined American name; no classical et..."
#39,890 in US
Australian Aboriginal origin
"curved throwing stick, boomerang"
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Hebrew origin
"fruitful, doubly fruitful"
#39,835 in US
Norse origin
"always powerful"
#39,859 in US
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About the Name Bracken
Bracken is a boy name .
Bracken is currently ranked #39,831 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bracken include Bry, Braie, Bracie, and Bracy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis