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Brayden is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Braden. This is currently the more popular spelling of the name." It ranked #229 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Braden. This is currently the more popular spelling of the name. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Brayden ranked #229 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #229 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brayden mean?
Behind the Name does not give Brayden a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Braden.
Is Brayden a popular name?
Brayden ranked #229 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Brayden a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Brayden appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Brayden — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
