Boy · #6,338 in 2026

Bradan

Name: Popularity of the name Bradan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bradan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,338

Peak Rank

#2,528 (2005)

Total Babies

441

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2017

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#2528

Peak Rank

441

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bradan

Bradan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 44 Bradans were born — ranking #2,528 that year. As of 2026, Bradan ranks #6,338 for baby boys with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 441 Bradans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Bradan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bradan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bradan

What does the name Bradan mean?

Bradan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bradan in 2026?

In 2026, Bradan ranks #6,338 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Bradan most popular?

Bradan reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #2,528 that year with 44 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Bradan most popular?

Bradan has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bradan.

Is Bradan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bradan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bradan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bradan include Prestin, Giancarlos, Ryler. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bradan

Bradan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 441 births in the dataset. Bradan's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #2,528. Use the chart and map above to compare Bradan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.