Braiden
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Every Braiden since 1984 — 7,789 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braiden
Braiden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,842 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 7,789 American babies have been named Braiden. Its peak came in 2010, when 567 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Braiden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braiden 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 | — | — | 44 | #2,842 |
| 2024 | — | — | 58 | #2,395 |
| 2023 | — | — | 64 | #2,225 |
| 2022 | — | — | 82 | #1,910 |
| 2021 | — | — | 103 | #1,633 |
| 2020 | — | — | 132 | #1,347 |
| 2019 | — | — | 113 | #1,508 |
| 2018 | — | — | 151 | #1,228 |
| 2017 | — | — | 194 | #1,037 |
| 2016 | — | — | 243 | #894 |
| 2015 | — | — | 241 | #902 |
| 2014 | — | — | 277 | #821 |
| 2013 | — | — | 298 | #760 |
| 2012 | — | — | 421 | #601 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,145 | 468 | #545 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,558 | 557 | #468 |
| 2009 | — | — | 563 | #484 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,751 | 555 | #493 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,863 | 482 | #533 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,606 | 403 | #603 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,985 | 391 | #582 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,328 | 305 | #669 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,125 | 234 | #758 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,295 | 230 | #754 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,372 | 192 | #843 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,399 | 150 | #986 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,695 | 59 | #1,577 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,622 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,635 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Braiden mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
How popular is the name Braiden in 2025?
Braiden ranked #2,842 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braiden?
7,789 babies have been named Braiden in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braiden most popular?
Braiden peaked in 2010, when 567 newborns received the name.
Is Braiden a boy or girl name?
Braiden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braiden rising or falling?
Braiden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.