Braiden
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Little fire; fiery one
Origin: Irish — anglicized form of Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh (fire)
Popularity: Ranked #2842 in 2025 with 44 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Aiden. Shares the meaning 'Little fire; fiery one.'
Similar names: braden, braeden, braidyn, branden, brayden, brien, bayden, bladen
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Braiden? About 1 in 75,648 babies born in 2025 were named Braiden, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Braiden
What does the name Braiden mean?
Braiden means “Little fire; fiery one” from Irish — anglicized form of Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh (fire) roots.
What is the origin of the name Braiden?
Braiden has Irish — anglicized form of Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh (fire) origin. The traditional meaning is “Little fire; fiery one”.
How popular is Braiden?
Braiden ranked #2833 in 2025 — given to 44 babies that year.
When was Braiden most popular?
Braiden peaked in 2009 with 563 babies registered that year.
Is Braiden a boy or girl name?
Braiden is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Braidens in registered births are male.
Is the name Braiden rising or falling in popularity?
Braiden has fallen 1481 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1352 in 2020 to #2833 in 2025.
How long has Braiden been recorded?
Braiden appears in birth records across 42 years — from 1984 through 2025.