Boy · #7,869 in 2026

Braydan

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

Current Rank

#7,869

Peak Rank

#1,717 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-65%

2002

First Year

2007

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#15431

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braydan

The earliest SSA record of Braydan as a baby boy name dates back to 1992, when 7 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 90 newborns named Braydan — #1,717 in the national rankings. About 47% of every Braydan on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Braydan ranks #7,869 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-65%). All told, over 1K 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 Braydan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braydan 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 Braydan

What does the name Braydan mean?

Braydan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braydan in 2026?

In 2026, Braydan ranks #7,869 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Braydan most popular?

Braydan reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #1,717 that year with 90 babies given the name.

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

Braydan has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Kentucky, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braydan.

Is Braydan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Braydan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braydan include Anirudh, Jaydyn, Maximino. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braydan

Braydan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Braydan's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #1,717. Use the chart and map above to compare Braydan'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.