Brae

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAY /ˈbreɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Scots word brae, 'the steep bank of a hill or river; a hillside.' A short, airy nature name. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A short Scottish nature name: Brae means 'hillside' (said 'BRAY'). Breezy and clean.

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Origin LowScottish

MeaningFrom the Scots word brae, 'the steep bank of a hill or river; a hillside.' A short, airy nature name. Noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#7349 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 143

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brae comes from the Scots for 'hillside; the steep bank of a hill or river.' It reads clean and airy, a one-beat nature pick — rare in the U.S. (said 'BRAY').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, breezy, and short.

Did you know? Brae is the Scots word for 'a hillside; the steep bank of a hill or river' — a short, breezy nature name (said 'BRAY').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Brae — Scots 'hillside; slope'

Variations

BrayBraighBraeh

Nicknames

BRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brae mean?

Brae is the Scots word for 'a hillside; the steep bank of a hill or river.'

How do you pronounce Brae?

It's said BRAY /ˈbreɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Brae a boy or girl name?

Brae is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Brae?

Brae is rare in the U.S.