Brayden
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Descendant of Bradan, broad valley
Origin: Irish/English
Popularity: Ranked #229 in 2025 with 1,545 babies born.
History: Brayden is a modern anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Bradáin. It surged in popularity in the United States in the early 2000s as part of the wave of -ayden names (Jayden, Kayden, Hayden) and became one of the most popular boys' names of that decade.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Brayden? About 1 in 2,154 babies born in 2025 were named Brayden, or roughly 4.2 per day in the United States.
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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?
Brayden ranked #229 in 2025 — given to 1,545 babies that year.
When was Brayden most popular?
Brayden peaked in 2010 with 9,119 babies registered that year.
Is Brayden a boy or girl name?
Brayden is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Braydens in registered births are male.
Is the name Brayden rising or falling in popularity?
Brayden has risen 10182 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10411 in 2020 to #229 in 2025.
How long has Brayden been recorded?
Brayden appears in birth records across 52 years — from 1970 through 2025.