Braden
Braden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Broad valley or broad hillside.
Origin and history
Braden is an English name derived from a surname and place name, historically meaning broad valley or broad hillside. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and 2000s alongside similar sounding names like Aiden and Braden. Today, it remains a familiar modern classic choice for modern American boys.
Popularity in the United States
46,235 babies in the United States have been named Braden since 1880. It ranks #534 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #929.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.1 %)
- CA (7 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 19 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 44 |
| 1950-1960 | 156 |
| 1960-1970 | 271 |
| 1970-1980 | 814 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,343 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,389 |
| 2000-2010 | 24,071 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,784 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,316 |
Famous people named Braden
- Braden Holtby: Athlete, Ice Hockey Goaltender
- Braden Smith: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Brady, Bade
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Old English place names meaning broad valley (from 'brŃd' and 'denu').
- Braden surged in popularity during the late 1990s alongside names ending in the '-aden' sound.