Brace is an uncommon yet distinct given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'braec', which translates to 'strong' or 'powerful'. This name carries a sense of robustness and resilience, reflecting its Norse origins. The name Brace was popular among Anglo-Saxons during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare. Today, it is often used as a surname rather than a given name.
The name Brace has seen fluctuating popularity over the past century, with peaks in recent years. Between 1912 and 1966, there were notably high birth numbers in certain years, ranging from 5 to 7 births per year, but these periods of popularity were short-lived or separated by decades. The name then fell out of favor for several decades until a resurgence in the late 2000s and early 2010s, with the highest number of births occurring in 2012 (10 births) and 2017 (9 births). Overall, there have been a total of 121 births recorded for the name Brace since 1912.