Braedan
Braedan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Salmon; descendent of Bradán.
Origin and history
Braedan is a modern anglicized variant of the Irish name Bradán, which means salmon. It gained some popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside the trend for names ending in -den or -dan. While it remains a less common spelling today, it offers a distinct Celtic option.
Popularity in the United States
955 babies in the United States have been named Braedan since 1880. It ranks #3724 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.4 %)
- NY (16.9 %)
- MA (9.5 %)
- PA (8.5 %)
- MI (5.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 100 |
| 2000-2010 | 582 |
| 2010-2019 | 261 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Nicknames
Brady, Brae
Fun facts
- In Irish folklore, the salmon of knowledge (Bradán Feasa) was a sacred creature that granted wisdom to whoever ate it.
- Braedan is one of several modern American spelling variants of the traditional name Braden or Brayden.