What does Brayden mean?

Brayden is a name with a rich history, a fun etymology and a popularity that has grown exponentially over recent years. Let's take a closer look at the meaning, origin, history, popularity and namesakes of Brayden.

Brayden is a modern English name derived from an old Gaelic name, Bradan. The name is said to mean "salmon" or "swift", both of which are powerful images and are believed to represent strength and courage.

The name Brayden has a long and deep history.

It first became popular in the United States in the late 1990s and has since become one of the most popular boy names in the US and Canada.

When it comes to popularity, Brayden is on a roll! It is currently the 8th most popular boy name in the United States and Canada.

It is also a popular name in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

Famous people with the name Brayden include actors Brayden Mayers and Brayden Nicholson, as well as professional footballer Brayden Schenn.

How do I pronounce Brayden?

The three syllabled name Brayden is pronounced, b-ray-den.

Variants of Brayden

Braydenn, Braden, Bradan

Nicknames for Brayden

If you are looking for a nickname for a baby named Brayden, There are plenty of choices

•  Brade
•  Denny
•  Den
•  Brad
•  Brady

Names that rhyme with Brayden

How popular is the name Brayden?

Brayden was a very popular name in United States. Over 119032 babies have been given the given name in 71 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2011, 9103 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 37th position.

However after 71 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times

In England and Wales, Brayden was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 1534 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 2008,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years. Also, Brayden was a common name in New South Wales.

Over 1211 babies have been named Brayden since 1997. When at its peak in 2005,. After 11 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Brayden used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1995 and over 1115 babies have been given the name in 15 years.

At its zenith in 2005,. After 15 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Brayden is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, in use since 2007, peaked in 2018 when it ranked 369th.

It also recently appeared in France baby boy names chart. Brayden is a rare baby name in Belgium however it is still in use. Also, Brayden is a familiar name in Canada and Australia.

At least, 120000 people globally have carried Brayden as their given name according to our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	160	2274	10256	9
2022	149	2571	10333	9
2021	131	2825	7974	13
2020	111	3277	10223	9
2019	101	3674	7698	14
2018	84	4409	8596	12
2017	72	5170	7429	15
2016	64	5727	6181	20
2015	61	6269	7603	15
2014	62	6589	5448	24

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Brayden in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	69	20	5	0
	12	3	5	0
	2	0	5	0

Numerological analysis of Brayden

Use your influence to make people do good and become the best versions of themselves. If letter N is your capstone in your name, you are driven by success, spirituality, personal growth and accomplishing impossible goals. You have the heart of a warrior. Stop being so kind and show people their place in your life. Handling the problems and life situations of others keeps you distracted from your own.

Looking for names similar to Brayden? Please go through the following names

•  Koneg - The Koneg came from Celtic, Koneg means "High Or Warrior"
•  Tristana - Meaning of Tristana is Legendary Celtic Hero used for baby girls and originated from Welsh and Celtic is primarily used in Finnish, Swedish and Icelandic
•  Faygan - Faygan's meaning is Little Fiery One and Little Hugh is a baby boy name came from Celtic. Faygan is resultant of Fagan.
•  Cilian came from Celtic, meaning of Cilian is "Gaillard or Quarrelsome"
•  Les - Prevailing unisex name Les is primarily used in English and English, meaning of Les is "From Town of Leicester" is originated from Old Greek and Russian

•  Gouenou
•  Kaydi
•  Darah
•  Maëlaïg
•  Kyla

•  Kadyn
•  Phelim
•  Brennah
•  Dermod
•  Tarun

Middle names for Brayden

Just in case, you don't know what to pair with Brayden, we've got you covered with these mushrooming and popular middle names.

• Urijah
• Luan
• Han
• Kyndal
• Tavon
• Christen
• Piper
• Christopher

• Royal
• Denzel
• Korbin
• Gregory
• Zachariah
• Leighton
• Melvin
• Thatcher

View more middle names that goes with Brayden.

Sibling Names for Brayden

Looking for the perfect sibling name to go with your little one named Brayden? We've got you covered! Check out this list of names that will complement Brayden's unique and trendy sound, while still standing strong on their own. From traditional to modern, there's a name on this list for every taste and style.

For a sister

• Bradden
• Columbanus
• Donn
• Braydan
• Dwain
• Donovan
• Dalwyn
• Brennin
• Kevan
• Devlyn
• Aymon
• Bryan
• Devlen

For a brother

• Kadian
• Brana
• Kaysi
• Braydon
• Brieon
• Darchelle
• Keeli
• Banan
• Diedre
• Bradi
• Caisey
• Etain
• Doreen
• Duana

Famous people named Brayden

• Brayden Fenderson in Conan O'Brien Can't Stop as
• Brayden Patterson in All Good Things Must Come to an End as Actor
• Brayden Edwards in The Day as Actor
• Brayden Tucker in Different Drummers as Actor
• Brayden Pierce in Half Life as Actor
• Brayden Whisenhunt in The Tree of Life as Actor
• Brayden Dalmazzone in Sidewalks as Actor
• Brayden Schnur born July 4, 1995 is a Canadian professional tennis player.
• Actor Brayden Hade, famous for short The Ghoul Lord

Lists having Brayden

• Boys names beginning with B
• Girls names beginning with B
• American Baby Names
• Celtic Baby Names
• English Baby Names
• Irish Baby Names
• Popular English Boy Names
• Boy names that starts with Bra
• Boy names that ends with -den
• Popular Boy Names in United States (2018)
• Popular Boy Names in New South Wales (2007)
• Popular Boy Names in Queensland (2009)
• Baby Names that mean Broad
• Baby Names that mean Descendant

Sources

1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
6. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
7. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names