boys' name · peaked 2005

Braeden

A male given name transferred from the surname, of somewhat uncommon usage, variant of Braden.

Every Braeden since 1973 — 13,872 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.190.380.560.7518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#3,319
among boys
Babies in 2025
35
named Braeden
Peak year
2005
1,027 babies
All-time total
13,872
since 1973

The story of Braeden

Braeden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,319 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1973, 13,872 American babies have been named Braeden. Its peak came in 2005, when 1,027 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Braeden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Braeden year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 35 #3,319
2024 58 #2,394
2023 47 #2,741
2022 72 #2,083
2021 89 #1,786
2020 83 #1,798
2019 114 #1,495
2018 123 #1,421
2017 150 #1,221
2016 205 #994
2015 293 #798
2014 289 #793
2013 330 #714
2012 446 #577
2011 561 #476
2010 689 #409
2009 7 #13,935 816 #373
2008 10 #10,927 948 #345
2007 10 #10,947 979 #325
2006 13 #8,807 966 #333
2005 23 #5,466 1,004 #322
2004 24 #5,236 941 #324
2003 14 #7,650 876 #330
2002 20 #5,702 741 #360
2001 12 #8,272 605 #415
2000 13 #7,647 527 #452
1995 11 #7,580 110 #1,071
1990 31 #2,262
1985 9 #4,368
1980 8 #4,545
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Braeden mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname, of somewhat uncommon usage, variant of Braden.

How popular is the name Braeden in 2025?

Braeden ranked #3,319 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Braeden?

13,872 babies have been named Braeden in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Braeden most popular?

Braeden peaked in 2005, when 1,027 newborns received the name.

Is Braeden a boy or girl name?

Braeden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Braeden rising or falling?

Braeden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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