Boy · #4,452 in 2026

Bradyn

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

Current Rank

#4,452

Peak Rank

#612 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-52%

1993

First Year

2017

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#6055

Peak Rank

224

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bradyn

Bradyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 407 Bradyns were born — ranking #612 that year. As of 2026, Bradyn ranks #4,452 for baby boys with 23 births, falling sharply (-52%). In total, more than 5K Bradyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Bradyn

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

Braddon
Bredin
Brodin
Braden
Brayden
Broaden
Braydon
Braeden
Bryden
Broden
Bratton
Breeden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bradyn

What does the name Bradyn mean?

Bradyn 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 Bradyn in 2026?

In 2026, Bradyn ranks #4,452 among boys' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Bradyn most popular?

Bradyn reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #612 that year with 407 babies given the name.

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

Bradyn has historically been most popular in North Dakota, West Virginia, Montana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bradyn.

Is Bradyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bradyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bradyn include Mortimer, Murry, Chet. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bradyn

Bradyn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Bradyn's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #612. Use the chart and map above to compare Bradyn'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.