Brayden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Brayden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Brayden?
Brayden is spelled B-R-A-Y-D-E-N. The name has 7 letters.
Brayden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Brayden may derive from Old English elements meaning “broad valley” or “broad hillside.”
- Origin
- Brayden is commonly associated with English-speaking regions and may derive from geographical terms describing natural landscapes.
- Pronunciation
- BRAY-den · 2 syllables
Brayden Popularity in 2025
Rank#229
Recorded Births1,545
- Boys usage fell 39 places to #229 and recorded 378 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Brayden Mean?
Brayden may derive from Old English elements meaning “broad valley” or “broad hillside.”
Origin: Brayden is commonly associated with English-speaking regions and may derive from geographical terms describing natural landscapes.
How Do You Pronounce Brayden?
PronunciationBRAY-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Brayden?
- History
- The use of Brayden as a given name has increased in popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Brayden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,545 | #229 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11 | #8,946 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,923 | #190 |
| 2023 | Girls | 9 | #10,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,285 | #160 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,591 | #149 |
| 2021 | Girls | 14 | #7,630 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,849 | #131 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,294 | #111 |
| 2019 | Girls | 14 | #7,716 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,690 | #101 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,422 | #84 |
| 2017 | Girls | 15 | #7,442 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5,178 | #72 |
| 2016 | Girls | 20 | #6,186 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5,734 | #64 |
| 2015 | Girls | 15 | #7,613 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6,282 | #61 |
| 2014 | Girls | 24 | #5,456 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6,596 | #62 |
| 2013 | Girls | 39 | #3,849 |
When Was Brayden Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2010 · Boys
9,122 recorded births
National rank #40
2011 · Boys
9,025 recorded births
National rank #36
2009 · Boys
8,603 recorded births
National rank #48
2012 · Boys
8,513 recorded births
National rank #39
Where Brayden Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #104 | 9 |
| MA | #130 | 54 |
| MS | #144 | 22 |
| WV | #147 | 13 |
| SC | #151 | 38 |
| AL | #157 | 36 |
| CT | #165 | 21 |
| ME | #172 | 7 |