Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Braidan

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

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#4,847 (2010)

Total Babies

137

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2017

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#4847

Peak Rank

137

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braidan

The earliest SSA record of Braidan as a baby boy name dates back to 1998, when 6 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 19 newborns named Braidan — #4,847 in the national rankings. About 64% of every Braidan on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Braidan last appeared in the published SSA data in 2017, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 137 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Braidan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braidan 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 Braidan

What does the name Braidan mean?

Braidan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braidan in 2026?

In 2026, Braidan ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Braidan most popular?

Braidan reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #4,847 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Braidan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Braidan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braidan include Esten, Tallan, Griffon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braidan

Braidan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Braidan's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #4,847. Use the chart and map above to compare Braidan'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.