Brown is of English origin, derived from the Middle English 'browne', which referred to the hair color brown. It was originally used as a nickname for someone with brown hair or complexion. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century and has since been widely used both there and in other English-speaking countries.
By the year 1983, there were five individuals named Brown who entered this world annually. In total, over time, these occurrences amounted to five births altogether.