Braeden
Meaningbroad valley · English form of Braden
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #322 in 2005
35 babies were named Braeden in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,516 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Braeden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Braeden, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Braeden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBraeden first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2005, when it ranked #322. Today it's #3,314, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBraeden was 13× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,727 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendBraeden has slipped 1,516 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningBraeden is an English form of Braden, which means “broad valley”.
About the name Braeden
Braeden is a boy name of English origin meaning “broad valley”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Braeden for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 48 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #322 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.7 | 588,235 girls |
| 1990s | 4.4 | 226,757 girls |
| 2000s | 7.9 | 126,103 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,147,541 boys |
| 1980s | 6.4 | 156,250 boys |
| 1990s | 79 | 12,593 boys |
| 2000s | 420 | 2,381 boys |
| 2010s | 169 | 5,925 boys |
| 2020s | 37 | 27,039 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Braeden
What does the name Braeden mean?
Braeden means “broad valley” in English, as a form of Braden.
What is the origin of the name Braeden?
Braeden has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Braeden a boy or girl name?
Braeden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Braeden?
Braeden ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#322).