Brave
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: The raven bird, dark-haired
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #3191 in 2025 with 37 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Raven. Shares the meaning 'The raven bird, dark-haired.'
Similar names: braven, bravery, brayven, braelee, braeley, breah, bree
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Brave? About 1 in 72,359 babies born in 2025 were named Brave, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Brave
What does the name Brave mean?
Brave means “The raven bird, dark-haired” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Brave?
Brave has English origin. The traditional meaning is “The raven bird, dark-haired”.
How popular is Brave?
Brave ranked #3181 in 2025 — given to 37 babies that year.
When was Brave most popular?
Brave peaked in 2022 with 54 babies registered that year.
Is Brave a boy or girl name?
Brave is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 76% of Braves are boys and 24% are girls.
Is the name Brave rising or falling in popularity?
Brave has risen 2650 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5831 in 2020 to #3181 in 2025.
How long has Brave been recorded?
Brave appears in birth records across 18 years — from 2008 through 2025.