Braedyn
Braedyn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Salmon, or broad valley.
Origin and history
Braedyn is a modern American invented name, functioning as a contemporary respelling of Braden or Braeden. Derived from Irish Gaelic roots meaning 'salmon' or 'broad', it gained popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside the trend of '-den' ending names. It remains a moderately used choice for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,299 babies in the United States have been named Braedyn since 1880. It ranks #2700 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1783.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19 %)
- OH (8 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,015 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,068 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Nicknames
Brae, Brady
Fun facts
- Braedyn is part of the late-20th-century trend of introducing the letter 'y' into traditional phonetic names.
- It ultimately derives from the Irish surname Ó Bradáin, which traces back to the Gaelic word for salmon.