Masculine dossier · first seen 1881
Brown
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1918
Peak births
55
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Brown
How many people are named Brown?
An estimated 255 living Americans are named Brown.
How rare is Brown?
Brown is very rare among babies today, with 10 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 81.8% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Brown?
The median age of a living American named Brown is approximately 66 years, with most bearers falling between 44 and 76 years old.
Is Brown still popular?
Yes. Brown is holding steady, with 10 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
1881Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
81.8%
2025
10
All-time
1,477