Brayden
- US rank
- #229
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #36 in 2011
1,545 babies were named Brayden in the US in 2025. It has dropped 118 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025
US births per million boys, 1970–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brayden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,106 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brayden, 1,545 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brayden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrayden first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2011, when it ranked #36. Today it's #229, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBrayden has slipped 118 places over the last five years and now sits at #229. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBrayden is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #104, followed by Massachusetts (#130) and Mississippi (#144). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
About the name Brayden
Brayden is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Brayden for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 52 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #36 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #229, with 1,545 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | 79,186 girls |
| 2000s | 32 | 30,969 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 69,444 girls |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 156,250 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.0 | 331,126 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 59,347 boys |
| 1990s | 276 | 3,625 boys |
| 2000s | 2,506 | 399 boys |
| 2010s | 3,496 | 286 boys |
| 2020s | 1,396 | 716 boys |
Other spellings of Brayden
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 Brayden
What is the origin of the name Brayden?
Brayden has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brayden a boy or girl name?
Brayden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brayden?
Brayden ranked #229 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,545 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#36).