Brayden
Meaning: Descendant of Bradan, broad valley
Origin: Irish/English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #211
Total births: 1,211
History: Brayden surged in the 2000s as one of the -ayden names that swept Australia. The creative spelling is distinctly Australian-era. Brayden represents peak 2000s Australian naming.
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| Current rank (2007) | #89 |
| Babies named Brayden in 2007 | 118 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,211 |
| Peak year | 2005 (151 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #59 |
| Years in records | 1997–2007 (11 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Brayden
What does the name Brayden mean?
Brayden means “Descendant of Bradan, broad valley” from Irish/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Brayden?
Brayden has Irish/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Descendant of Bradan, broad valley”.
How popular is Brayden in Australia?
Brayden ranked #89 in Australia in 2007 — given to 118 babies that year.
When was Brayden most popular?
Brayden peaked in 2005 with 151 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Brayden a boy or girl name?
Brayden is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Braydens in registered births are male.
Is the name Brayden rising or falling in popularity?
Brayden has fallen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #79 in 2002 to #89 in 2007.
How long has Brayden been recorded in Australia?
Brayden appears in birth records in Australia across 11 years — from 1997 through 2007.