Everything about the name BRAZEN

Meaning, origin, history

The name Brazen is of English origin and it means "bold" or "audacious". It is derived from the adjective 'brazen', which has been in use since the late 14th century, originally meaning "made of brass", but later taking on a metaphorical sense to describe someone who is shamelessly bold or impudent. The name Brazen is not particularly common and it may be considered unusual or unique by some people. It is often more commonly found as a surname rather than a given name. There is no significant historical figure associated with the name Brazen, but it is worth noting that it has been used in popular culture from time to time, such as in the song "Brazen" by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos.

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Popularity of the name BRAZEN since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the provided statistics, the name Brazen has shown varying popularity over the past two decades in the United States. The first recorded birth with the name Brazen was in 2006, with a total of 7 births that year. Since then, the number of annual births with the name Brazen has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 3 births (in 2007 and 2009) to a high of 32 births in 2017.

Interestingly, there was a significant spike in popularity for the name Brazen in 2017, with an increase of over four times the previous year's total. However, this peak proved to be short-lived, as the number of annual births with the name decreased again in subsequent years, reaching 15 births in 2022 and 12 births in 2023.

Overall, while Brazen has not been one of the most popular baby names in the United States during this time period, it has maintained a consistent, if variable, presence among newborns each year. As of 2023, the total number of recorded births with the name Brazen in the United States since 2006 is 201. It will be interesting to see how the popularity of this distinctive name continues to evolve in the coming years.