Brayden
Brayden first appears in US records in 1970. It peaked in 2010, when 9,122 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,545.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Brayden popular?
Declining Brayden is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
| 2020s | 14,487 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 66,017 | |
| 2000s | 50,382 | |
| 1990s | 5,294 | |
| 1980s | 318 | |
| 1970s | 50 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Brayden mean?
Brayden is a modern American name, an elaboration of the Irish surname Braden (“descendant of Bradán,” meaning “salmon”). It surged in the 2000s.
Nicknames for Brayden
- Bray
Variants & spellings
- Braden
- Braeden
- Braydon
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brayden a boy or a girl name?
Brayden is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Brayden a popular name right now?
Brayden is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
How popular is the name Brayden?
In 2025, Brayden ranked #229 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Brayden most popular?
Brayden was most popular in 2010, when about 9,122 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Brayden?
Common nicknames for Brayden include Bray.