Brayden
Brayden is a modern American name derived from the Irish surname Braden, which comes from "bradán" meaning "salmon" in Gaelic. It gained popularity in the late 1990s as part of the trend of Irish-inspired names with the "-ayden" sound.
Current Popularity
#190 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Braden, Braydon, Braiden)
- •Very popular in the 2000s-2010s, part of the '-ayden' name trend
- •Easy to pronounce and spell in English-speaking countries
- •May be considered dated by some as trends have shifted
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Famous People
Brayden Point
NHL hockey player for Tampa Bay Lightning
Brayden Schenn
NHL hockey player for St. Louis Blues
Brayden McNabb
NHL hockey player for Vegas Golden Knights
Statistics
134,973
Total births since 1880
2010
Peak year
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