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Brazen

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAY-zen /ˈbreɪ.zən/High

Meaning: From the English word brazen — 'bold; fearless; unashamed' (originally 'made of brass', from the Old English braesen); a word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Bold; fearless; made of brass: Brazen is a word-name. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'BRAY-zen'). We note the word.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word brazen — 'bold; fearless; unashamed' (originally 'made of brass', from the Old English braesen); a word-name; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#10019 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 208

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720062024

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

Brazen comes from the English word brazen — 'bold; fearless; unashamed' (originally 'made of brass', from the Old English braesen); a word-name (we note the word). A bold, modern name (said 'BRAY-zen').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a bold word-name. Rare, bold-and-fearless at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Brazen is a word-name — 'bold; fearless; unashamed' (originally 'made of brass') — a bold, striking name (we note the word; said 'BRAY-zen').
Overall data confidence 22%
References — Brazen — English word-name

Variations

BraisenBrazyn

Nicknames

Braze

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brazen mean?

Brazen is a word-name — 'bold; fearless; unashamed' (originally 'made of brass'). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Brazen?

It's said BRAY-zen /ˈbreɪ.zən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brazen a boy or girl name?

Brazen is a boy's name.

How popular is Brazen?

Brazen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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