Braydan
Meaningbroad valley · English form of Braden
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,717 in 2009
9 babies were named Braydan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,263 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Braydan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Braydan, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Braydan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBraydan first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #1,717. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBraydan was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendBraydan has slipped 2,263 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningBraydan is an English form of Braden, which means “broad valley”.
About the name Braydan
Braydan is a boy name of English origin meaning “broad valley”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-dan”. US birth records list Braydan for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 32 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #1,717 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.0 | 198,511 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 36,245 boys |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,730 boys |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 141,844 boys |
Other spellings of Braydan
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 Braydan
What does the name Braydan mean?
Braydan means “broad valley” in English, as a form of Braden.
What is the origin of the name Braydan?
Braydan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Braydan a boy or girl name?
Braydan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Braydan?
Braydan ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#1,717).