Bradon
Bradon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Broad valley, broad hill, or broad hillside.
Origin and history
Bradon is a variant of the Old English name Brandon or Braden, traditionally meaning 'broad valley' or 'broad hill'. It emerged as a modern given name in the United States during the late 20th century, following the popularity of similar-sounding names like Brandon and Brady. Today, it is a relatively rare choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,060 babies in the United States have been named Bradon since 1880. It ranks #2845 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.2 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- OH (9.7 %)
- UT (7.5 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 332 |
| 1990-2000 | 600 |
| 2000-2010 | 809 |
| 2010-2019 | 199 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Nicknames
Brad
Fun facts
- Bradon developed partly as a phonetic blend or spelling variant of the popular names Brandon and Braden.
- Like many English surname-based given names, it originates from Old English words describing physical landscape features.