Boy · #8,145 in 2026

Braydn

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

Current Rank

#8,145

Peak Rank

#2,701 (2009)

Total Babies

424

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1995

First Year

2016

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#2701

Peak Rank

424

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braydn

The earliest SSA record of Braydn as a baby boy name dates back to 1995, when 7 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 45 newborns named Braydn — #2,701 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 57% of all recorded Braydns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2016 (9 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 424 Braydns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Braydn

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

Brain
Brady
Braid
Braden
Brayden
Brane
Braine
Braydon
Breda
Brade
Brayed
Brad

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braydn

What does the name Braydn mean?

Braydn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braydn in 2026?

In 2026, Braydn ranks #8,145 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Braydn most popular?

Braydn reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #2,701 that year with 45 babies given the name.

Is Braydn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Braydn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braydn include Cyler, Daymian, Taevion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braydn

Braydn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 424 births in the dataset. Braydn's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #2,701. Use the chart and map above to compare Braydn'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.