Braidon
Masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "descendant of the strong one".
Name Census estimates that about 453 living Americans carry the first name Braidon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Braidon today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braidon births was 2008 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braidon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
453
~ 1 in 756,632 Americans
Peak year
2008
40 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,280
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Braidon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braidon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 258 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braidon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Braidon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Braidons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. North Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Braidon, while Tennessee, Indiana, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Braidon
The name Braidon is a relatively modern variation of the more traditional name Brandon. It is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language of Brittonic, which was spoken in parts of what is now Great Britain and France.
The name Brandon is thought to derive from the Old Welsh words "bran" meaning "raven" or "crow," and "dun" meaning "hill" or "fortification." Thus, the name Brandon may have initially referred to someone who lived near a fortified hill frequented by ravens or crows.
The earliest recorded use of the name Brandon dates back to the 11th century in England, where it was initially used as a surname. It was not until the 13th century that Brandon began to be used as a given name in its own right.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Brandon was Sir William Brandon, who lived in the late 14th century and served as a knight and courtier during the reigns of Richard II and Henry IV of England.
Another historical figure with the name Brandon was Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk (c. 1484-1545), who was a close friend and brother-in-law of King Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the Tudor era.
In the literary realm, Brandon Sanderson (born 1975) is a renowned American author known for his works in the fantasy and science fiction genres, including the "Mistborn" series and the "Stormlight Archive" series.
Brandon Routh (born 1979) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Superman in the 2006 film "Superman Returns."
Brandon Lee (1965-1993) was an American actor and martial artist, and the son of the legendary Bruce Lee. He tragically died on the set of the film "The Crow" due to an accidental shooting.
While the name Braidon is a more recent spelling variation, it retains the rich historical and linguistic roots of its original form, Brandon, which can be traced back to ancient Celtic origins and has been borne by notable figures throughout history.
People
Braidon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braidon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Braidon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braidon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 453 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braidon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 756,632 US residents.
Is Braidon a common name?
We classify Braidon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 459 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braidon most popular?
The single biggest year for Braidon was 2008, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braidon is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braidon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Braidon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.