Find out how popular the first name Brayden has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brayden by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Brayden is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Brayden being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 2,274 male babies and 9 female babies born with the name Brayden.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 9 baby girls were named Brayden in 2023, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Brayden

The name Brayden is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 20th century. It is an English name, believed to be a variant or combination of the names Braden and Braydon. The name is thought to have been derived from the Old English word "brad," meaning broad or wide.

While the name Brayden itself is a modern creation, the root word "brad" has a long history in English-speaking cultures. It can be found in various place names and surnames dating back to medieval times, such as Bradshaw and Bradford.

The earliest recorded use of the name Brayden is difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it rose to popularity only in recent decades. However, some of the earliest known individuals with the name Brayden include:

1. Brayden Schenn, a Canadian professional ice hockey player born in 1991.
2. Brayden Tracey, a Canadian junior ice hockey player born in 2001.
3. Brayden Ennor, a New Zealand rugby union player born in 1997.
4. Brayden Moore, an American professional baseball player born in 1997.
5. Brayden Griffith, a Canadian actor and model active in the 2010s.

While the name Brayden is relatively new, its roots in Old English and its increasing popularity in recent decades have established it as a recognizable name in English-speaking cultures. As a modern name, its historical significance lies in its reflection of contemporary naming trends and preferences rather than a deep-rooted cultural or linguistic heritage.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Brayden was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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