Brown
- Pronunciation
- [Brown]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Dark Skinned
- Origin
- English
Brown Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,467 baby boys have been named Brown. The name peaked in 1918 with 55 US births that year (rank #896).
Top States for Brown
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Brown births are: Tennessee (82), Kentucky (37), Georgia (34).
Other English-Origin Names Like Brown
If you like Brown's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
5-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Brown's exact length and starting letter: Badal, Bader, Badia, Badra, Badru.
Quick Facts About Brown
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Compare Brown to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Brown against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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