Brayden

Rank 149th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Brayden was 149th most popular baby name for boys and 268th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,580 babies were named Brayden in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,304 babies in the United States were named Brayden. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Brayden is around 14 to 15 years old.

The name "Brayden" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Brayden is Bray.

Brayden Meaning & Origin

Brayden is a Gaelic name that means "descendant of Bradán" with Bradán itself meaning "salmon," evoking connotations of wisdom and knowledge, as in Celtic mythology the salmon is understood to symbolize these traits.

The name Brayden is described as charming, adventurous and lighthearted.

Pronunciation

Brayden is pronounced brey-dun in English. The name Brayden has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Brayden

  • The name Brayden is often shortened to "Bray" as a nickname.

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Geography

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