Breyden
A unique variation of the name Brayden meaning "broad valleys with hill ridges".
Name Census estimates that about 1,080 living Americans carry the first name Breyden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Breyden today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breyden births was 2008 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breyden. 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
- • Breyden is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 317,365 Americans
Peak year
2008
69 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,023
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Breyden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breyden 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 478 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
Breyden 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 Breyden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breydens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, California, Michigan recorded the most babies named Breyden, while Utah, Illinois, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Breyden
The name Breyden is a relatively modern name that first emerged in the late 20th century. Its origins are unclear, but it is believed to be a combination of the names Brayden and Hayden, which have English and Scottish roots. The prefix "Brey" may also derive from the Old English word "bræg," meaning mind or spirit.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts mentioning the name Breyden, its components have a rich history. The name Brayden likely originated from the Old English surname Bredon, which referred to someone from the village of Bredon in Worcestershire, England. The name Hayden, on the other hand, is thought to have Scottish origins and may be a variant of the surname Haden, which means "heath-dweller."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Breyden dates back to the late 1990s, when it began gaining popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries. However, it is worth noting that the name did not appear in any significant historical records or texts prior to this period.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Breyden, although their impact on the name's popularity is uncertain. One such person is Breyden Trent, an American actor born in 1992, who has appeared in several television shows and films. Another is Breyden Whitworth, a Canadian professional ice hockey player born in 1991, who has played in the American Hockey League.
Other individuals with the name Breyden include Breyden Hawkins, an American mixed martial artist born in 1989, and Breyden Schuurman, a Dutch singer and songwriter born in 1988. Lastly, Breyden Klassen is a Canadian baseball player born in 1994, who has played in various minor league organizations.
It is important to note that while the name Breyden has gained some popularity in recent decades, it remains a relatively uncommon name compared to more traditional names. Its lack of a definitive historical or cultural background may contribute to its relatively recent emergence and limited usage.
People
Breyden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breyden 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
Breyden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breyden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,080 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breyden 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 317,365 US residents.
Is Breyden a common name?
We classify Breyden 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, 1,091 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breyden most popular?
The single biggest year for Breyden was 2008, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breyden is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breyden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breyden 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.