Boy · #2,776 in 2026

Braeden

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

Current Rank

#2,776

Peak Rank

#322 (2005)

Total Babies

14K

5-Yr Trend

-51%

1988

First Year

2009

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#5206

Peak Rank

230

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braeden

Braeden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 1,004 Braedens were born — ranking #322 that year. As of 2026, Braeden ranks #2,776 for baby boys with 46 births, falling sharply (-51%). In total, more than 14K Braedens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Braeden

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

Breeden
Braden
Brayden
Broaden
Braydon
Bryden
Broden
Briden
Breaden
Braddon
Breeding
Bredin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braeden

What does the name Braeden mean?

Braeden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braeden in 2026?

In 2026, Braeden ranks #2,776 among boys' names in the U.S., with 46 babies given the name that year.

When was Braeden most popular?

Braeden reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #322 that year with 1,004 babies given the name.

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

Braeden has historically been most popular in South Dakota, Wyoming, Delaware. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braeden.

Is Braeden a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Braeden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braeden include Johnson, Ronny, Basil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braeden

Braeden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 14K births in the dataset. Braeden's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #322. Use the chart and map above to compare Braeden'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.