Brailsford is a surname of English origin. The name refers to:
Dave Brailsford (b. 1963), Welsh bicycle racer turned coach
H. N. Brailsford (1873–1958), British political journalist
James Frederick Brailsford (1888–1961), English physician
Jim Brailsford (b. 1933), British cricket player
Pauline Brailsford (b. 1928), English actor
Simon Brailsford (contemporary), British RAF officer; equerry to the Queen 1998–2001