Breaden
An English diminutive form of the surname Breaden, meaning "from the broad valley".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Breaden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Breaden today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breaden births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breaden. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Breaden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,403
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Breaden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breaden from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 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
Breaden 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 Breaden 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 Breaden
The name Breaden is an English given name of uncertain origin, though it is believed to have roots in Old English and Anglo-Saxon cultures. Some scholars suggest it may be derived from the Old English word "bread," which referred to a type of food made from grain, indicating a connection to agriculture or the land. Others propose that it could be a variant of the name Braden, which is thought to have originated from a place name in England.
In terms of historical references, the name Breaden does not appear to have been widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is worth noting that variations of the name, such as Braden and Brayden, have been recorded in English records dating back to the 16th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Breaden is from the late 17th century, when a Breaden Hawkins was born in Somerset, England, in 1689. Another early example is Breaden Pemble, born in 1712 in Gloucestershire, England.
Throughout history, the name Breaden has been borne by several notable individuals, though it has remained relatively uncommon. One such individual was Breaden Everett (1707-1782), an English clergyman and author who wrote several works on theological subjects.
In the 19th century, Breaden Pritchard (1801-1876) was a Welsh-born American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, from 1849 to 1851.
Another notable figure was Breaden Woodbridge (1841-1914), an American author and educator who wrote several books on English literature and served as a professor at Columbia University.
Moving into the 20th century, Breaden Seymour (1906-1989) was a British artist and illustrator known for his work in children's books and magazine illustrations.
Lastly, Breaden Forster (1926-2003) was an Australian cricketer who played domestic cricket for New South Wales and was part of the Australian national team that toured England in 1953.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the given name Breaden, showcasing its English roots and its use, albeit infrequent, across various fields and regions.
People
Breaden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breaden 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
Breaden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breaden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breaden 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Breaden a common name?
We classify Breaden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breaden most popular?
The single biggest year for Breaden was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breaden is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Breaden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Breaden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breaden 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.
Is Breaden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Breaden 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 Breaden 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Breaden as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Breaden, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.