Braedon
Modern spelling variant of Braden.
Every Braedon since 1984 — 3,994 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braedon
Braedon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,861 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 3,994 American babies have been named Braedon. Its peak came in 2006, when 284 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 Braedon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braedon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,861 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,404 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,588 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,534 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,384 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,155 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4,988 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,177 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,016 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,113 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,069 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2,021 |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,521 |
| 2012 | 129 | #1,324 |
| 2011 | 178 | #1,056 |
| 2010 | 180 | #1,069 |
| 2009 | 224 | #925 |
| 2008 | 264 | #829 |
| 2007 | 266 | #805 |
| 2006 | 284 | #745 |
| 2005 | 261 | #760 |
| 2004 | 269 | #713 |
| 2003 | 215 | #810 |
| 2002 | 205 | #820 |
| 2001 | 178 | #884 |
| 2000 | 204 | #795 |
| 1995 | 56 | #1,624 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,787 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,744 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Braedon mean?
Modern spelling variant of Braden.
How popular is the name Braedon in 2025?
Braedon ranked #6,861 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braedon?
3,994 babies have been named Braedon in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braedon most popular?
Braedon peaked in 2006, when 284 newborns received the name.
Is Braedon a boy or girl name?
Braedon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braedon rising or falling?
Braedon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.