Braeden

Braeden: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “from Bradan; salmon”
Origin: Irish
Say it: BRAY-dən · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys (98% of all uses)

Modern Anglicized spelling of Braden/Brayden, usually linked to the Irish surname Ó Bradáin from bradán 'salmon'. This exact form is especially modern in use.

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How popular is Braeden?

202417.4 per million US babies

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Babies named Braeden in 202458

2024 rank#2,403 boys

Peak year2005

Total US babies since 188013,837

Braeden is fading: recent use is about 17% of its level ten years before.

Names like Braeden

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Bradensalmon · Irish
Braydonbroad hill · English
Braidenbroad; wide · Irish
Liamresolute protector · Irish
Aidenlittle fire · Irish
Rowanlittle red-haired one · Irish
Nolandescendant of Nuallán · Irish
Ryanlittle king · Irish

Braeden questions

What does the name Braeden mean?

Braeden means "from Bradan; salmon". It comes from Irish. Modern Anglicized spelling of Braden/Brayden, usually linked to the Irish surname Ó Bradáin from bradán 'salmon'. This exact form is especially modern in use.

Is Braeden a boy or girl name?

Braeden is mainly a boy's name in US records (98% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Braeden?

58 US babies were named Braeden in 2024. Its peak year was 2005.

How do you pronounce Braeden?

Braeden is usually pronounced BRAY-dən.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.