Braidy
A modern invented name possibly derived from the surname Braidey.
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Braidy. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 73.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Braidy today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braidy births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braidy. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Braidy with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Braidy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
1998 SSA rank
#8,595
Tracked since 1998
Census
Braidy in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 160 people with the first name Braidy, which placed it at #43,806 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#43,806
National first-name rank
People counted
160
160 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
81.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Braidy
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Braidy is White at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Braidy described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Braidy at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.3% · 130
- Hispanic or Latino15.6% · 25
- Two or more races1.9% · 3
- Black or African American0.6% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Braidy
Braidy is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 23 total registrations, 6 (26.1%) were male and 17 (73.9%) were female.
Braidy as a male name
- Ranked #8,595 in 1998
- 6 male births in 1998
- Peak: 1998 (6 births)
Braidy as a female name
- Ranked #15,806 in 2007
- 6 female births in 2007
- Peak: 2006 (6 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Braidy on both sides of the split. Of the 167 people counted with this name, 87 were male (52.1%) and 80 were female (47.9%).
Popularity
Braidy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braidy from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 17 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braidy 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 Braidy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Braidy
The name Braidy is a relatively modern creation, likely derived from the English word "braid." It is thought to have originated in the late 20th century, possibly as a feminized version of the name Braiden or Brayden, which themselves are variants of the surname Braydon or Brayden.
While the name Braidy does not have a long historical lineage, its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "brædan," meaning "to weave" or "to plait." This connection to weaving and braiding hair may have influenced the name's development and its association with femininity.
There are no known instances of the name Braidy appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from past centuries. However, the name's relative novelty does not diminish its significance or the stories of those who bear it.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Braidy is Braidy Miller, an American actress and model born in 1993. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Lethal Weapon" and "The Watchmen."
Another notable figure is Braidy Rhodes, an American mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler. Born in 1986, she has competed in various promotions, including WWE and Impact Wrestling, and is known for her athleticism and charismatic persona.
In the realm of music, Braidy Rohrer is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born in 1991, she has released several albums and has gained recognition for her unique blend of folk, pop, and Americana genres.
Braidy Humphreys, born in 1988, is a Canadian actress and model. She has appeared in several television shows and movies, including "The Killing" and "Supernatural," and has also graced the covers of numerous magazines.
Lastly, Braidy Von Althius is a Canadian artist and illustrator born in 1985. Her intricate and whimsical illustrations have been featured in various publications and exhibitions, showcasing her talent and creativity.
While the name Braidy may be relatively new, the individuals who bear it have already left their mark across various fields, from entertainment to sports, music, and art. As time passes, the name's history will continue to unfold, weaving new stories and legacies.
People
Braidy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braidy 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
Braidy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braidy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braidy 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 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Braidy a common name?
We classify Braidy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braidy most popular?
The single biggest year for Braidy was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braidy is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Braidy in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 160 people with the name Braidy, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #43,806 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Braidy in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Braidy?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Braidy on both sides of the split. Of the 167 people counted with this name, 87 were male (52.1%) and 80 were female (47.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Braidy?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Braidy is White at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Braidy most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Braidy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.3% (130 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Braidy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Braidy a female name?
Yes, 73.9% of people registered as Braidy in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Braidy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Braidy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Braidy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How common is the name Braidy?
See how many people have the name Braidy on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.