Brae
Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brae: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2021.
A name deeply rooted in the Scottish landscape, Brae comes directly from the Old Scots and Northern English word *brae*, meaning a hillside or a steep riverbank. Its most famous bearer is Scottish actress Brae MacKenzie, known for her work in television and film. The name also shares its etymological heart with the famous Battle of Bannockburn, fought on a hillside overlooking the Bannock Burn. Notably, Brae is a unisex name in modern Scotland, though it is currently more popular for boys, offering a short, nature-inspired choice that feels both rugged and gentle.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20214 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #6054 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y