Brayden
Brayden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Derived from the Gaelic word for 'salmon' or 'broad'.
Origin and history
Brayden originated as an Irish and Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic name Brádán. It gained significant popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s as part of the rhyming name trend alongside Braden and Aidan. Today, it remains a well-known contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
136,548 babies in the United States have been named Brayden since 1880. It ranks #245 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #152.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.9 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 318 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,294 |
| 2000-2010 | 50,382 |
| 2010-2019 | 66,017 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,487 |
Famous people named Brayden
- Brayden Point: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
- Brayden Schenn: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
- Brayden McNabb: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Bray, Brady
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Gaelic word 'br!d!n', which traditionally means salmon.
- Brayden surged in popularity in the U.S. during the early 2000s, driven by the popularity of names ending in -den.