Breighden
A modern invented name of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Breighden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Breighden today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breighden births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breighden. 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 Breighden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,737
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Breighden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Breighden 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 Breighden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Breighden
The name Breighden is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not seem to have any direct linguistic roots or cultural origins. However, some linguists suggest it may be a creative blend of the names Brayden and Hayden, both of which have Anglo-Saxon origins.
Brayden is derived from the Old English words "bræd" meaning broad or wide, and "denu" meaning valley. Hayden, on the other hand, comes from the Old English words "hæg" meaning hay and "denu" meaning valley. Therefore, Breighden could be interpreted as a fusion of these two names, potentially carrying the meaning of a broad or wide valley where hay is grown.
There are no known historical references or records of the name Breighden in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents. The earliest recorded instances of the name seem to be in modern birth records from the late 20th century onwards.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Breighden throughout history:
1. Breighden Schuyler (1963 - ), an American author and poet known for his works on nature and environmentalism.
2. Breighden Sinclair (1978 - 2012), a Canadian filmmaker and activist who directed several documentaries on social justice issues.
3. Breighden Whitmore (1991 - ), a British athlete who represented the United Kingdom in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, competing in track and field events.
4. Breighden Fitzgerald (1972 - ), an Irish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of a successful technology company and a prominent advocate for education reform.
5. Breighden Jacobson (1985 - ), a Swedish musician and composer known for her experimental and avant-garde works, blending electronic and classical elements.
While the name Breighden may be a modern invention, it has gained some recognition and popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its lack of deep historical roots or cultural significance makes it a relatively blank canvas, allowing parents to imbue it with their own meanings and personal narratives.
People
Breighden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breighden 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
Breighden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breighden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breighden 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Breighden a common name?
We classify Breighden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breighden most popular?
The single biggest year for Breighden was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breighden is about 17 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 Breighden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Breighden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breighden 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 Breighden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Breighden 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 Breighden 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 common is the name Breighden?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.