Braydin
A variant of the name Brayden meaning "broad valley" or "brave".
Name Census estimates that about 1,083 living Americans carry the first name Braydin. It is a predominantly male name (99.0% of registrations). The average person named Braydin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braydin births was 2009 (108 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braydin. 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.
Key insights
- • Braydin is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 316,486 Americans
Peak year
2009
108 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,813
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Braydin
Braydin leans heavily male at 99.0% of total registrations, but 11 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Braydin as a male name
- Ranked #7,813 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (108 births)
Braydin as a female name
- Ranked #14,129 in 2003
- 6 female births in 2003
- Peak: 2003 (6 births)
Popularity
Braydin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braydin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 510 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
Braydin 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 Braydin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Braydins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. Ohio, Texas, Indiana recorded the most babies named Braydin, while Utah, North Carolina, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Braydin
The name Braydin is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the names Braden and Brayden, both of which are variants of the surname Brayden, which itself is derived from a place name meaning "broad valley" in Old English.
While the exact origin of Braydin is unclear, it is possible that it was created as a unique spelling variation of the more common names Braden and Brayden. This practice of creating new names by altering the spelling of existing ones became increasingly popular in English-speaking countries towards the end of the 20th century.
There are no known historical references or records of the name Braydin prior to the late 20th century, as it is a relatively new coinage. It is unlikely that the name appears in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier periods.
Due to its recent emergence, there are no famous historical figures known to have borne the name Braydin. However, here are five notable individuals who have been given this name in modern times:
1. Braydin Reece, a Canadian actor known for his roles in television series such as "The Killjoys" and "The Umbrella Academy."
2. Braydin Carvajal, an American baseball player who has played in the minor leagues for various teams.
3. Braydin Metcalf, an Australian rugby league player who has represented his country at the youth level.
4. Braydin Grimes, an American swimmer who has competed in various national and regional competitions.
5. Braydin Mairs, a Canadian ice hockey player who has played in the Western Hockey League.
It is worth noting that while these individuals may be relatively well-known within their respective fields, the name Braydin itself is still relatively uncommon and does not have a long or extensive history compared to more traditional names.
People
Braydin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braydin 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
Braydin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braydin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,083 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braydin 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 316,486 US residents.
Is Braydin a common name?
We classify Braydin as "Rare". It ranks above 90.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,094 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braydin most popular?
The single biggest year for Braydin was 2009, when 108 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braydin is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braydin a male name?
Yes, 99.0% of people registered as Braydin 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.