Braden
How to say it: BRAY-dun · /ˈbreɪdən/
From the Irish surname Ó Bradáin meaning 'descendant of Bradán', where 'bradán' means 'salmon'.
Braden was the 199th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 183 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 76% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #346 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #199 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 183 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,673 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −76% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #346 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing to its height in the 2000s, Braden has since receded sharply. Now far below that peak, additional slipping is expected.
What goes with it
Sturdy and crisp in tone, Braden sounds straightforward and modern. Brodie makes a fitting counterpart.
Nicknames
- Brad
- Brade
Honouring a Braden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Braden is about 1 in 70.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Braden
- Braden Holtby (born 1989)Canadian ice hockey goaltender
- Braden Schneider (born 2001)Canadian ice hockey player
- Braden Looper (born 1974)Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball
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